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Landlord roof survey in Winchelsea, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Winchelsea, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Winchelsea
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof survey in Winchelsea
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Winchelsea 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. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Winchelsea (TN36)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Winchelsea
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Winchelsea
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
Landlord roof surveys around Winchelsea
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Winchelsea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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.
Lamb House, about 2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winchelsea. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Thomas the Martyr, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Winchelsea is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Winchelsea and nearby. Across East Sussex, we cover Winchelsea and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the TN36 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Barrack Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Winchelsea Beach (1 mile south-east), Rye (2 miles north-east), Rye Harbour (2 miles north-east), Playden (3 miles north-east) and Rye Foreign (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Winchelsea
We work in homes and buildings around Rye College, The New Inn and Rye Harbour LNR. Winchelsea’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Camber Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Winchelsea, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
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DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Winchelsea questions
Is the coastal weather around Winchelsea hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Winchelsea?
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.
How do I book a survey in Winchelsea?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.