Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stanmer. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
About our landlord roof survey in Stanmer
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We’re often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Stanmer
Other services in Stanmer
Local roofs in Stanmer
Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is 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. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
The streets around a church like Stanmer Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Falmer station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings from Stanmer are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN1. Other places close to Stanmer include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Stanmer
In Stanmer, that means homes and buildings near Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanmer include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Stanmer: your questions answered
Will you come out to Stanmer?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stanmer?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
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 you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Stanmer, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Stanmer property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stanmer
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
See our cost guide or two real surveys.