Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Bevendean Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Bevendean and the rest of Brighton and Hove. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Bevendean: what you get
We survey roofs in Bevendean and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Bevendean, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Bevendean is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
Also near Bevendean
What else we do in Bevendean
Do you need a roof survey in Bevendean?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, particularly near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Anyone responsible for a site like Bevendean Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
Common questions in Bevendean
Is my home in Bevendean listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Is Bevendean in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Bevendean.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour 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 at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bevendean
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. On a bungalow or cottage around Bevendean, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bevendean
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See our cost guide or our case studies.
How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Bevendean, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Roof surveys in Bevendean: local notes
Bevendean is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Whitehawk Hill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bevendean is one of many places we visit across Brighton and Hove, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Bevendean is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work for roof surveys.
We cover every part of BN2 for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bevendean include Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bevendean
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bevy pub, Brighton Aldridge Community Academy and Whitehawk Hill. The nearest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bevendean include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.