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Landlord Roof Survey in Upper Dicker
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Dicker, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Dicker: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Michelham Priory, about 0.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Dicker. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Bede's Prep School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Upper Dicker get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Upper Dicker is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Landlord roof surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road. Other places close to Upper Dicker include Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Around Upper Dicker
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
About our landlord roof survey in Upper Dicker
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Dicker, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
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Upper Dicker: your questions answered
Is Upper Dicker within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Dicker is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Berwick (Sussex) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Upper Dicker?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Upper Dicker 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.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Dicker
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.