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Udimore Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Udimore and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Udimore
Udimore is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Lamb House lies about 3.4 miles east, so building around Udimore goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Udimore, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Udimore is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN31 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Udimore Road and Float Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Udimore include Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Around Udimore
Udimore’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Udimore includes Flatropers Wood.
Landlord roof survey in Udimore
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We’re often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Udimore 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Udimore (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Udimore
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you let a flat or house near Winchelsea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Udimore: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Udimore?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
I let a flat near Winchelsea station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I book a survey in Udimore?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
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 in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Udimore and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Udimore can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.