Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof survey in Preston, Brighton and Hove
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Preston, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Preston
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written 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 it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs alike.
Around Preston, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Preston
Do you cover smaller places like Preston?
Yes, Preston is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Preston, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Preston is within about 2 miles of the coast.
How do I book a survey in Preston?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Towns and villages near Preston
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What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Preston
Preston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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 a downpour. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For businesses in and around places like Churchill Square, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St John the Evangelist's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Preston Park station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Bookings from Preston are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove.
We work across the BN1, BN3 and BN88 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Preston is on the A23, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Preston
In Preston, that means homes and buildings near Preston Park, The Crown and Anchor Inn and Varndean College. Preston has its own railway station: Preston Park station. Nearby you will also find Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Preston 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 arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Preston, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Preston. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why act early in Preston
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. On a bungalow or cottage around Preston, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.