Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Hollingbury Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Hollingbury. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Hollingbury: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and blistering in felt or asphalt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Hollingbury can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hollingbury
Is the coastal weather around Hollingbury hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Hollingbury, such as hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Towns and villages near Hollingbury
Also in Hollingbury
Flat roof surveys around Hollingbury
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hollingbury, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Hollingbury has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Churchill Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hollingbury, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Hollingbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hollingbury is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in BN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Hollingbury, we cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hollingbury
Around Hollingbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park and the streets around them. Also close by are The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. Blocked gutters on homes around Hollingbury overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to Hollingbury is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Common roof problems in Hollingbury
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
For landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report