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Rottingdean Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Rottingdean? You can book a landlord roof survey in Rottingdean and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Rottingdean: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Rottingdean and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Rottingdean, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rottingdean
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Rottingdean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rottingdean?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Moulsecoomb station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Rottingdean?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What affects the price in Rottingdean
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Also in Rottingdean
Landlord roof surveys in Rottingdean: local notes
Rottingdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Historic houses like Royal Pavilion, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building around Rottingdean goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Rottingdean, we can come and survey your property. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Rottingdean and the places around it.
Every address in BN2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile 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 (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Near you in Rottingdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ovingdean Hall School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill, among other places. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Rottingdean needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rottingdean
Landlords and agents in Rottingdean book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What we’re asked to look at in Rottingdean
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you run a business near Churchill Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.