Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kemptown
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kemptown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Kemptown
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Around Kemptown, 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. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for roof surveys in Kemptown, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Kemptown: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kemptown?
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 survey roofs for landlords with property near Brighton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Kemptown, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kemptown
Kemptown is within about 1 mile 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St George's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Kemptown work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Kemptown is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN2. That includes homes and businesses on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Local landmarks in Kemptown
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. The closest station to Kemptown is Brighton station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Kemptown includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Kemptown
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you live near a park like Queen's Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
Nearby places to Kemptown
Also in Kemptown
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.