Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Carlton Hill Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Carlton Hill and the rest of Brighton and Hove. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
About our roof survey in Carlton Hill
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we check them closely.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you run a business near Churchill Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like Carlton Hill Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Carlton Hill, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
We cover every part of the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane. You will find Carlton Hill on the A259, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Carlton Hill: 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around Carlton Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training. The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What affects the price in Carlton Hill
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Your questions about roof surveys in Carlton Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Carlton Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 cover smaller places like Carlton Hill?
Yes, Carlton Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How much does a roof survey cost in Carlton Hill?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Carlton Hill
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Carlton Hill
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around Carlton Hill 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. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.