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Landlord roof survey in Preston, Brighton and Hove
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Preston? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Preston and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Preston
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, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses.
Houses in smaller places like Preston can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Preston
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Towns and villages near Preston
What else we do in Preston
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 can compare quotes on the same basis. Around Preston, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from Preston
How do I find out if my home in Preston is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Preston Park station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
When to book a survey in Preston
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord roof surveys in Preston: local notes
Preston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. About 0.2 miles south lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Preston has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Preston Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether the building in Preston is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN1, BN3 and BN88. That includes homes and businesses on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road. Preston is on the A23, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Preston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Preston Park, The Crown and Anchor Inn and Varndean College. Preston has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Preston includes Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Preston, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.