Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Falmer
Landlord roof surveys in Falmer, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Falmer
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Falmer, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Stanmer Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. With Preston Manor & Gardens about 3.5 miles south-west, the area around Falmer has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you look after a building like Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever you are in Falmer, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Falmer.
All of BN1 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Falmer
Around Falmer, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park. Falmer has its own railway station: Falmer station. Well-known places in the area include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Falmer
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Somewhere as small as Falmer, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What affects the price in Falmer
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Falmer
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Falmer?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Can a landlord with a rental near Falmer station book a roof survey?
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.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Falmer?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Falmer and across Brighton and Hove can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Also in Falmer
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Falmer
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Falmer, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.