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Landlord roof survey in South Chailey, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in South Chailey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in South Chailey: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover South Chailey and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around South Chailey
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Anne of Cleves House, about 5 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Chailey. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Chailey School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in South Chailey for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes South Chailey. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
What’s near South Chailey
We work in homes and buildings around Swan Public House. The closest station to South Chailey is Plumpton station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
Useful tips for South Chailey property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
What affects the price in South Chailey
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Questions from South Chailey
Is my home in South Chailey listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is South Chailey within the area you cover?
Yes, South Chailey is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. For an older or listed building in a place like South Chailey, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A report with photographs
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near South Chailey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.