Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof surveys in BN52
Our roof surveyors cover all of the BN52 postcode district, which takes in Hove. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Areas within BN52
Surveys we offer in BN52
- Chimney survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Landlord roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Storm damage roof report
- Flat roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Electronic leak detection
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Tell us the address and what you’re worried about and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof surveys across BN52: what to expect
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and standing water on a flat roof, across lead flashings, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
What affects the price in BN52
For a price for your roof in BN52, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in BN52, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Near you in Hove
In Hove, that means homes and buildings near Hove Park School, Holy Trinity Church and The Drive Prep School, among other places. Also close by are The Urchin pub (within half a mile south-west), St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (less than half a mile west) and St. Ann's Well Gardens (0.7 miles east). There is a railway station in Hove itself: Hove station. A little further out are British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Roof surveys across BN52: local notes
Homes across BN52 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later, wherever they are in BN52.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In BN52, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first.
Hove: For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Trees in and around St. Ann's Well Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Why roofs fail
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in BN52. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them.
Before you book any surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Common questions in BN52
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is BN52 in your area?
Yes, we do. BN52 is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.