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Landlord Roof Survey in Selmeston
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Selmeston.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Selmeston
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Selmeston are 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Selmeston: local notes
The wider area around Selmeston has a long history of building, with Charleston Farmhouse about 1.2 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Selmeston, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across East Sussex, we cover Selmeston. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street and Lewes Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Selmeston include Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Selmeston
In Selmeston, that means homes and buildings near The Barley Mow pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Firle Beacon.
Useful tips for Selmeston property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
FAQs for Selmeston
Is Selmeston within the area you cover?
Yes, Selmeston is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Selmeston listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
What affects the price in Selmeston
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
More services for Selmeston
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selmeston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Selmeston. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Selmeston
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Selmeston, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.