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Landlord Roof Survey in Rusher's Cross
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Rusher's Cross? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rusher's Cross and across East Sussex.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Rusher's Cross
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Rusher's Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rusher's Cross
I let a flat near Wadhurst station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Rusher's Cross listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you cover Rusher's Cross?
Yes. We survey roofs in Rusher's Cross and the rest of East Sussex. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rusher's Cross
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Rusher's Cross, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Rusher's Cross
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to Wadhurst station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask residents to report damp right away
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
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What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys in Rusher's Cross: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 2.6 miles north-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Rusher's Cross has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Wadhurst Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Rusher's Cross, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
What’s near Rusher's Cross
In Rusher's Cross, that means homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.