East Sussex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Wartling, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Wartling, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
FAQs for Wartling
Can a landlord with a rental near Normans Bay station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Wartling?
Yes. Wartling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Wartling?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Landlord roof survey in Wartling
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Wartling and the rest of London and the South East. A visit usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wartling, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Wartling (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Wartling
Wartling lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Horselunges Manor about 5 miles west, the area around Wartling has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Normans Bay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Wartling is about 4 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wartling can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Wartling is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for landlord roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Wartling: Boreham Street (1 mile north-east), Flowers Green (2 miles north-west), Golden Cross (2 miles north-west), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Chapel Row (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles west).
Around Wartling
In Wartling, that means homes and buildings near The Lamb Inn. Wartling’s nearest station is Normans Bay station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile north-west) and Amberstone Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Gillham Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
What we’re asked to look at in Wartling
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Nearby places to Wartling
What else we do in Wartling
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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 when budgeting.
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Wartling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.