Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Moulsecoomb Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Moulsecoomb and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
What we are asked to look at in Moulsecoomb
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you live in an older home near St. Andrew's, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moulsecoomb
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Moulsecoomb and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Moulsecoomb drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Moulsecoomb
Other services in Moulsecoomb
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Homes in smaller places like Moulsecoomb can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Moulsecoomb
Can a landlord with a rental near Moulsecoomb station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is my home in Moulsecoomb listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Moulsecoomb?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys in Moulsecoomb: local notes
Moulsecoomb lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 1.8 miles west lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Moulsecoomb has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live near a park like Wild Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings from Moulsecoomb are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in BN2 and BN1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Near you in Moulsecoomb
We work in homes and buildings around The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Moulsecoomb itself: Moulsecoomb station. Nearby you will also find Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Moulsecoomb is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.