Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Withdean Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Withdean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Withdean
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and flashings that have come away.
Around Withdean, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Withdean (BN1, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Arranging work in a smaller place like Withdean is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Withdean is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Useful tips for Withdean property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Arrange flat access in advance
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Local roofs in Withdean
Withdean lies within about 2 miles 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. Preston Manor & Gardens, about 0.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Withdean. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Landlords with a home close to Preston Park station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Withdean is about 2 miles north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Roofs in Withdean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Brighton and Hove. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BN1 and BN3. Whether your property is on Home Road, Croft Road and Bates Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A23 close by, Withdean is easy for us to reach. We also cover Preston (1 mile south), Westdene (1 mile north-west), Prestonville (1 mile south), Patcham (1 mile north) and Hollingdean (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Withdean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dorothy Stringer High School, Varndean College and Withdean Park. Withdean has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (1.9 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Withdean includes Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Withdean, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Withdean
Do you cover smaller places like Withdean?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Preston Park station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Withdean?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.