Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Falmer Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Falmer, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Roof surveys around Falmer
Falmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Falmer gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Falmer and the places around it.
Every address in BN1 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Falmer
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn, University of Sussex Library and Stanmer Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Falmer itself: Falmer station. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
About our roof survey in Falmer
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across flat roofs, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Falmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Falmer
What else we do in Falmer
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we are asked to look at in Falmer
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Preston Manor & Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Falmer. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Is VAT included in the price?
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Falmer, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Useful tips for Falmer property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Why it is worth a survey now in Falmer
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For older village homes like those around Falmer, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Questions from Falmer
Will you come out to Falmer?
Yes, Falmer is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Falmer is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What affects the price in Falmer
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.