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Landlord Roof Survey in Trolliloes
Landlord roof surveys across Trolliloes, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Trolliloes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Trolliloes
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and mortar falling from ridges and verges, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Trolliloes, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Trolliloes frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 safely be seen, 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.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Trolliloes
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
FAQs for Trolliloes
Is Trolliloes in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Trolliloes?
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.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Trolliloes?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Nearby places to Trolliloes
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What we are asked to look at in Trolliloes
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
In and around Trolliloes, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why act early in Trolliloes
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around Trolliloes can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Trolliloes
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Trolliloes
With Horselunges Manor about 3.7 miles south-west, Trolliloes sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Trolliloes is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Landlord roof surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Trolliloes Lane and New Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Trolliloes
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).