Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
West Blatchington Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in West Blatchington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in West Blatchington
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like West Blatchington drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in West Blatchington?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Preston Manor & Gardens lies about 1.3 miles east, so building around West Blatchington goes back a long way. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to West Blatchington is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
West Blatchington homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from West Blatchington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Hove Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Aldrington station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in West Blatchington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover West Blatchington and the places around it.
Surveys in BN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue and the roads around them. West Blatchington sits on or near the A2038, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
What’s near West Blatchington
Around West Blatchington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College, Hove Park and The Nevill pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aldrington station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
Why act early in West Blatchington
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Blocked gutters on homes around West Blatchington overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Questions from West Blatchington
Do you cover smaller places like West Blatchington?
Yes. West Blatchington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in West Blatchington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.