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Landlord Roof Survey in Whitesmith
Landlord roof surveys in Whitesmith from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whitesmith
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlord roof survey in Whitesmith: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, 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 photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Whitesmith may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Whitesmith: your questions answered
Will you come out to Whitesmith?
Yes, Whitesmith is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Whitesmith listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Whitesmith?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Common roof problems in Whitesmith
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Anyone responsible for a site like Chiddingly Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Nearby places to Whitesmith
Other services in Whitesmith
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Whitesmith often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Whitesmith
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Michelham Priory, about 3.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitesmith. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Whitesmith for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Whitesmith. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN8 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Whitesmith, we cover Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Whitesmith
Whitesmith’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses