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Landlord roof survey in Wych Cross, East Sussex
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Wych Cross, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
How a landlord roof survey works in Wych Cross
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wych Cross
What else we do in Wych Cross
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Wych Cross book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Wych Cross homes and their roofs
With Standen about 3.2 miles north-west, Wych Cross sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Wych Cross and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Wych Cross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH18 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Lewes Road and Wych Cross. If you are just outside Wych Cross, we cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Wych Cross
Wych Cross’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wych Cross include Brickfield Meadow.
Why act early in Wych Cross
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Outbuildings and barns around Wych Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Common questions in Wych Cross
Is my home in Wych Cross 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 is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near East Grinstead station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
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.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Wych Cross 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 cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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 we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Wych Cross, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Common roof problems in Wych Cross
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
If you look after a building like Greenfields School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?