Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Carlton Hill
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Carlton Hill. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Carlton Hill
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Typical surveys look at pools of water lying on the roof and blocked or damaged outlets, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In smaller places like Carlton Hill, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Parking around Carlton Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Flat and commercial roofs around Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Carlton Hill has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you own a rental within reach of Brighton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Royal Pavilion lies about 0.3 miles west, so building around Carlton Hill goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether the building in Carlton Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of BN2, BN1 and BN50 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane. Main roads around Carlton Hill include the A259, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. Carlton Hill’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Carlton Hill
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you run a business near Churchill Square, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
More services for Carlton Hill
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Carlton Hill?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Is my home in Carlton Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Carlton Hill?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.