Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Saltdean
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
About our flat roof survey in Saltdean
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. 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. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and people most often book us about pools of water lying on the roof and loose or cracked edge trims.
Around Saltdean, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Saltdean
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Around Saltdean, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
For a price for your roof in Saltdean, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys around Saltdean
Saltdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
With Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, the area around Saltdean has a long history. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you look after a building such as Saltdean Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to St Nicholas: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in Saltdean as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Saltdean and the places around it.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Saltdean, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Around Saltdean
Around Saltdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Being in a smaller place like Saltdean doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Saltdean
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Saltdean?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Saltdean is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is Saltdean within the area you cover?
Yes. Saltdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.