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Landlord Roof Survey in Upper Wellingham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Upper Wellingham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- 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.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord roof survey in Upper Wellingham: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and damaged pots and flaunching, across converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Wellingham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Upper Wellingham
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
FAQs for Upper Wellingham
Can a landlord with a rental near Cooksbridge 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 send us an email with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Wellingham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Upper Wellingham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- 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.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Upper Wellingham
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Around Upper Wellingham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Upper Wellingham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Wellingham
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Upper Wellingham
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
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Landlord roof surveys around Upper Wellingham
About 2.2 miles south-east lies Glyndebourne, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Wellingham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Cooksbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Upper Wellingham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
What’s near Upper Wellingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Wellingham includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.