Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Carlton Hill
Landlord roof surveys across Carlton Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
About our landlord roof survey in Carlton Hill
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Carlton Hill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Carlton Hill, take more of a battering?
It can do. Carlton Hill is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Carlton Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. On a bungalow or cottage around Carlton Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Carlton Hill
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Other services in Carlton Hill
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Carlton Hill often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Local roofs in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill 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, while driving rain finds any gap. About 0.3 miles west lies Royal Pavilion, a reminder of how long the area around Carlton Hill has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Anyone responsible for a site like Carlton Hill Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as Queen's Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Carlton Hill, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Carlton Hill is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
All of BN2, BN1 and BN50 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A259 close by, Carlton Hill is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Carlton Hill: 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). Larger places within reach include 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). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Carlton Hill has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Carlton Hill
Around Carlton Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Deal with urgent items first
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.