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Landlord roof survey in Sandy Cross, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Sandy Cross and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Sandy Cross is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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 is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- 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
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Sandy Cross: what you get
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, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like Sandy Cross, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sandy Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Sandy Cross
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Parkside Community Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sandy Cross
Older houses across Sussex frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Richards Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Sandy Cross is about 7 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Sandy Cross, we can come and survey your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Sandy Cross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Park Road, Ghyll Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sandy Cross: Heathfield (1 mile north), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south), Cade Street (1 mile north-east) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Sandy Cross
Around Sandy Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Runt-in-Tun pub and Heathfield Community College. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandy Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
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Sandy Cross questions
Do you cover Sandy Cross?
Yes, Sandy Cross is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Sandy Cross is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the 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 can only inspect what we are given access to.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Sandy Cross
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Sandy Cross, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.