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Landlord roof survey in Three Leg Cross, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Three Leg Cross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in Three Leg Cross
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Three Leg Cross and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Three Leg Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Three Leg Cross (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Three Leg Cross 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Common questions in Three Leg Cross
I let a flat near Stonegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Leg Cross?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Three Leg Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Nearby places to Three Leg Cross
What else we do in Three Leg Cross
Landlord roof surveys around Three Leg Cross
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Three Leg Cross. 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 own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Three Leg Cross is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Three Leg Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Three Leg Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for landlord roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Three Leg Cross: Ticehurst (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (1 mile north-east), Flimwell (2 miles east), Kilndown (2 miles north) and Bedgebury Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles south-west).
Around Three Leg Cross
Around Three Leg Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Inn Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, roughly 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (2.5 miles north) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Three Leg Cross includes Bewl Water.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Three Leg Cross?
Older buildings across London and South East England 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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.