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Landlord roof survey in Rose Hill, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Rose Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rose Hill
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Some older homes in villages like Rose Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Rose Hill (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Rose Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Local roofs in Rose Hill
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3.4 miles south lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Rose Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Uckfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Rose Hill is about 3 miles south-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cover Rose Hill and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Rose Hill is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Rose Hill include Isfield (1 mile north-west), Little Horsted (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles south-west), Broyle Side (2 miles south) and Norlington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Rose Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Halfway House Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rose Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Rose Hill and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Rose Hill
I let a flat near Uckfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rose Hill?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.