Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Brunswick Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Brunswick, with photos and a written report.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Brunswick
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and choked outlets and gutters, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Brunswick drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys around Brunswick
Brunswick is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Landlords with a home close to Brighton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We visit Brunswick as part of our work across Brighton and Hove, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove.
We work across the BN1, BN3 and BN50 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Brunswick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St. Ann's Well Gardens, Maris & Otter pub and The Drive Prep School. The closest station to Brunswick is Brighton station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Brunswick, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What we are asked to look at in Brunswick
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 0.7 miles east, show how far back building around Brunswick goes. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Common questions in Brunswick
Is Brunswick within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Brighton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I book a survey in Brunswick?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.