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Landlord roof survey in Upper Hartfield, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Upper Hartfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
About our landlord roof survey in Upper Hartfield
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Upper Hartfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Hartfield
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What affects the price in Upper Hartfield
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Upper Hartfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Upper Hartfield
Is my home in Upper Hartfield listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashurst Kent station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
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. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Upper Hartfield?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Upper Hartfield
With Bassetts Manor about 1.9 miles north, Upper Hartfield sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst Kent station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Upper Hartfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Upper Hartfield. There is also a page for Crawley.
Landlord roof surveys in TN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill. We also cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Near you in Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
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Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
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. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.