Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ovingdean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
About our landlord roof survey in Ovingdean
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Ovingdean, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Ovingdean needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Ovingdean, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ovingdean
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
Landlord roof surveys around Ovingdean
Ovingdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ovingdean Hall School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Ovingdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Ovingdean and the places around it.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Ovingdean, we cover Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
What’s near Ovingdean
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Duck Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 3 miles north-west. A little further out are Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
What affects the price in Ovingdean
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Ovingdean, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ovingdean
Is Ovingdean within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Ovingdean hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in Ovingdean
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you live near a park like Beacon Hill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ovingdean
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses