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Landlord roof survey in Windmill Hill, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Windmill Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
About our landlord roof survey in Windmill Hill
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Older buildings in small places like Windmill Hill may be 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 often expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Windmill Hill (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Windmill Hill
Other services in Windmill Hill
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Windmill Hill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Windmill Hill: local notes
Windmill Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Windmill Hill has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 4 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Normans Bay station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Windmill Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Windmill Hill and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Landlord roof surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Middleway, Dales Close and Victoria Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Windmill Hill include the A271, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Windmill Hill, we cover Chapel Row (1 mile west), Flowers Green (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile west), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Windmill Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brewers' Arms Inn. For rail, the closest station is Normans Bay station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (1.1 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (2.8 miles west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Windmill Hill: your questions answered
Is my home in Windmill Hill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Windmill Hill?
Yes. Windmill Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Windmill Hill?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.