Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Roof surveys across Hangleton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roof survey in Hangleton: what you get
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you are worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Hangleton, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Hangleton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Mention any damp patches when booking
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
FAQs for Hangleton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Portslade station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is Hangleton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Roof surveys around Hangleton
Hangleton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Churchill Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Portslade Manor lies about 0.9 miles south-west, so building around Hangleton goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Homes near green spaces like Benfield Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Hangleton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Hangleton is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Surveys in BN3 and BN41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road, all of which we cover. You will find Hangleton on the A2038, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Around Hangleton
Around Hangleton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Downsman pub, Benfield Hill and Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, about 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. In an older home around Hangleton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.