Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in East Saltdean
Independent landlord roof surveys in East Saltdean. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Saltdean
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a smaller place like East Saltdean, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
East Saltdean homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from East Saltdean, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. About 3.2 miles north-east lies Monk's House, a reminder of how long the area around East Saltdean has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Southease station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saltdean Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings from East Saltdean are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. East Saltdean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in East Saltdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Hill, Smugglers Rest pub and Peacehaven Community School and the streets around them. East Saltdean’s nearest station is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around East Saltdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to East Saltdean is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Our price is 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.
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What we are asked to look at in East Saltdean
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in East Saltdean
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Southease station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to East Saltdean?
Yes, East Saltdean is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Saltdean
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like East Saltdean, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Saltdean
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.