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Landlord Roof Survey in Swaile's Green
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Swaile's Green, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
What we’re asked to look at in Swaile's Green
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Staplecross Methodist Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord roof survey in Swaile's Green: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Swaile's Green 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Swaile's Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Swaile's Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Swaile's Green
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Swaile's Green
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 1.2 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Swaile's Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For an older house near a landmark such as St Marks Staplecross, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Swaile's Green as part of our work across London and the South East. Across East Sussex, we cover Swaile's Green and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Around Swaile's Green
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart pub and Vinehall School. Swaile's Green’s nearest station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Swaile's Green
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What affects the price in Swaile's Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Swaile's Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Robertsbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swaile's Green?
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.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
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, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.