Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Aldrington Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Aldrington. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Why it is worth a survey now in Aldrington
When a chain is moving fast, a roof survey can feel like one more delay. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Homes in smaller places like Aldrington can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Aldrington
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Aldrington
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters choked with leaves and moss, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and natural slate alike.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Aldrington, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Aldrington. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Aldrington often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Aldrington?
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. It’s a frequent finding on older houses.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
With Portslade Manor about 1.4 miles north-west, the area around Aldrington has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, plus the metal clips that show earlier patching.
Also near Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
Buying a home or a new roof in Aldrington
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Aldrington, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a proper look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Landlords with a home close to Portslade station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Aldrington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
Surveys in BN3, BN41 and BN42 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Aldrington: Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Near you in Aldrington
In Aldrington, that means homes and buildings near The Drive Prep School, The Gather Inn and Hove Park School. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Aldrington: your questions answered
Is Aldrington within the area you cover?
Yes, Aldrington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Aldrington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Useful tips for Aldrington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Ask for loft access on the day
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.