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Flat roof survey in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Flat roof surveys in Seven Dials, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Seven Dials: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass alike.
Around Seven Dials, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Seven Dials
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Seven Dials and across Brighton and Hove can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Seven Dials is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Seven Dials
Seven Dials is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. About 0.7 miles south-east lies Royal Pavilion, a reminder of how long the area around Seven Dials has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Brighton station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near St Luke's Church Prestonville, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Seven Dials get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Seven Dials and the places around it.
We survey roofs across BN1, BN3 and BN50 for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue and the roads around them. With the A2010 close by, Seven Dials is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Seven Dials: West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Seven Dials has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Seven Dials
Around Seven Dials, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stanford Junior School, The Cow pub and St. Ann's Well Gardens. There is a railway station in Seven Dials itself: Brighton station. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (under half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Common roof problems in Seven Dials
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
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.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
FAQs for Seven Dials
Will you come out to Seven Dials?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Seven Dials listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
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Why act early in Seven Dials
Flat roofs can’t normally be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Arranging work in a smaller place like Seven Dials is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Seven Dials
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.