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Landlord Roof Survey in Woolbridge
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Woolbridge and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Woolbridge
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and worn ridges, hips and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Woolbridge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. In a small place like Woolbridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Woolbridge, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Woolbridge questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Crowborough station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Woolbridge listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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 test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Woolbridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Woolbridge homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Mayfield Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Dunstan, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Woolbridge are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN20 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Woolbridge, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Woolbridge
We work in homes and buildings around St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woolbridge
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.