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Landlord Roof Survey in Whatlington
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Whatlington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Whatlington
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Whatlington, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Whatlington
Can a landlord with a rental near Battle station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whatlington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is Whatlington in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Whatlington included.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Nearby places to Whatlington
Other services in Whatlington
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Why act early in Whatlington
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For an older or listed building in a place like Whatlington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Whatlington homes and their roofs
With Durhamford Manor about 0.6 miles east, Whatlington 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. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Battle station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Vinehall School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary Magdalene's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Whatlington, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Whatlington, we cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Whatlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Whatlington is Battle station, about 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Whatlington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whatlington
Landlords, agents and building managers in Whatlington and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Useful tips for Whatlington property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.