Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Roedean
Landlord roof surveys across Roedean, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Roedean, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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About our landlord roof survey in Roedean
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a small place like Roedean, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Roedean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Roedean
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Roedean?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Roedean is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
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.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
When to book a survey in Roedean
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Historic houses like Royal Pavilion, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building around Roedean goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Local roofs in Roedean
Roedean is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places like Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Trees in and around Whitehawk Hill shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Roedean and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. Roedean is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We survey roofs across BN2 for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road. If you are just outside Roedean, we cover Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Roedean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School. The closest station to Roedean is Brighton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.