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Witherenden Hill Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Witherenden Hill, with photos and a written report.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Landlord roof survey in Witherenden Hill: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Witherenden Hill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
When to book a survey in Witherenden Hill
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Wadhurst Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Witherenden Hill, access is typically 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Witherenden Hill
I let a flat near Stonegate station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Witherenden Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I book a survey in Witherenden Hill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Also near Witherenden Hill
Also in Witherenden Hill
Landlord roof surveys in Witherenden Hill: local notes
The wider area around Witherenden Hill has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Witherenden Hill as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Witherenden Hill and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Witherenden Hill: Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
Around Witherenden Hill
In Witherenden Hill, that means homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Why act early in Witherenden Hill
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Witherenden Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.