Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof surveys in BN3
Own or manage a property in BN3? Our roof surveyors cover Brighton and Hove, Hove and Aldrington and the rest of the district.
Places in BN3
- Brighton and Hove
- Hove
- Aldrington
- Hangleton
- West Blatchington
- Brighton
- West Hill
- Brunswick
- Seven Dials
- Portslade
- Prestonville
- Preston
- Withdean
- Westdene
Services in BN3
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a roof survey works in BN3
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Prices in BN3
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local landmarks in Brighton and Hove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holy Cross Church, Hove Park School and West Hove Infant School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hove Park (0.8 miles north-east), The Drive Prep School (1 mile east) and The Atlas pub (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Brighton and Hove itself: Aldrington station. Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Brighton and Hove include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
Roof surveys across BN3: local notes
Across BN3, plenty of older houses still have chimney stacks, used or not, and the lead and mortar around them need watching. Valleys, gutters and fixings follow close behind.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In BN3, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first. Parts of BN3 are coastal, so wind can decide whether a drone flies or a roof can be reached safely. A windy forecast can mean a change of date.
Brighton and Hove: Portslade Manor, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brighton and Hove. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For site and facilities teams at buildings like West Hove Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What we are asked to look at in BN3
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Useful tips for BN3 property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
BN3: your questions answered
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you cover BN3?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in BN3, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.