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Landlord Roof Survey in Stonegate
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Stonegate? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stonegate and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Stonegate, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Stonegate: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Stonegate may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Stonegate
Can a landlord with a rental near Stonegate station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Stonegate 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 is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Stonegate?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Stonegate
What else we do in Stonegate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stonegate
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stonegate and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local roofs in Stonegate
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle, about 3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Stonegate goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Stonegate station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stonegate for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Stonegate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Around Stonegate
For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Bewl Water.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Stonegate
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What we are asked to look at in Stonegate
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stonegate Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?