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Roof leak investigation in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
Not sure what state the leaking roof is in? You can book a roof leak investigation in Carlton Hill and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Carlton Hill
We investigate roof leaks in Carlton Hill and across London and South East England. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends. The investigation covers inside and out, from the stain to the likely entry points. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. If water is coming in now, catch it in a bucket and keep it away from lights and sockets, and then call 07833 053749 or send us an email to arrange a visit. If you are worried about staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and drips in the loft during heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on slate and tile slopes, the roof space and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Carlton Hill can let water in, through worn flaunching, failed pointing or lifted flashings. Damp on a chimney breast isn’t always rain from above, which is why it’s worth tracing properly. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Carlton Hill
Lingering damp encourages mould on ceilings and walls. It is unpleasant, and it is harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Also in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill roofs and the weather
Carlton Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Royal Pavilion, about 0.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carlton Hill. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For an older house near a landmark such as Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Living close to Queen's Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Carlton Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Surveys in BN2, BN1 and BN50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include New Road, North Road and Brills Lane, and we cover them all. Being close to the A259, Carlton Hill is simple for us to get to for roof leak investigations. Close by, we survey roofs in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Around Carlton Hill
Around Carlton Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training. The closest station to Carlton Hill is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Carlton Hill includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. A visit to Carlton Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- The visit starts indoors, at the stain and in the loft.
- Likely entry points outside are looked at, from flashings and valleys to gutters and outlets.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Carlton Hill
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
Look out for signs like these:
- A leak that comes and goes with the weather
- Stains around a skylight
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that water through a ceiling can damage stock and close a sales floor, so the source needs finding fast.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What insurance they carry
Carlton Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Carlton Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Carlton Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. Carlton Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is there anything I need to do before the visit?
Note when the leak appears and what the weather was doing, and take photos. Clear access to the loft. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
What affects the price in Carlton Hill
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip. One slipped slate can be enough to cause a leak.
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. Problems there often show in the rooms on the top floor.