Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in West Hill, Brighton and Hove
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in West Hill. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in West Hill
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Houses in smaller places like West Hill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Hill
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in West Hill, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
West Hill homes and their roofs
West Hill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel 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.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover West Hill and the rest of Brighton and Hove, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes West Hill.
Landlord roof surveys in BN1, BN3 and BN2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2010, West Hill is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around West Hill: Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Landmarks near West Hill
In West Hill, that means homes and buildings near Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. West Hill has its own railway station: Brighton station. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
FAQs for West Hill
Will you come out to West Hill?
Yes, West Hill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Brighton station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in West Hill?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
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Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. On a bungalow or cottage around West Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Hill
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Hill
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to a smaller place like West Hill is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.