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Landlord roof survey in Silver Hill, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Silver Hill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Silver Hill
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 set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Silver Hill, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Silver Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Silver Hill
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Silver Hill has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 4.4 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Silver Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our East Sussex coverage includes Silver Hill. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN19 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Silver Hill, we cover Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Silver Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Silver Hill is Etchingham station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Silver Hill questions
Is Silver Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Silver Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Silver Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a small place like Silver Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Silver 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, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.