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Landlord Roof Survey in Roser's Cross
Landlord roof surveys in Roser's Cross and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How a landlord roof survey works in Roser's Cross
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Roser's Cross, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Roser's Cross
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Older cottages and farmhouses around Roser's Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Roser's Cross, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Roser's Cross
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live near a park such as Passingworth Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For landlords with property near Buxted station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. If you’re in Roser's Cross, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Roser's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across the TN21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Roser's Cross
In Roser's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Passingworth Park and The Star Inn, among other places. Roser's Cross’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roser's Cross: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Buxted station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Roser's Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Roser's Cross?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks