Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Patcham Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Patcham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys in Patcham: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Patcham, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens, about 1.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Patcham goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to All Saints Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Patcham Infant School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Preston Park station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you are in Patcham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Patcham.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN1. We cover properties on London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Patcham
In Patcham, that means homes and buildings near Withdean Park, Patcham High School and The Dharma Primary School and the streets around them. Patcham’s nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Landlord roof survey in Patcham
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we will say 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 parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Patcham drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Patcham (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Patcham is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Patcham, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check the loft space can be accessed
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Questions from Patcham
Is my home in Patcham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Patcham?
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 usually shows, and Patcham is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you work in Patcham?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Patcham included.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Arranging work in a smaller place like Patcham is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.