Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Rottingdean
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Rottingdean, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our roof survey in Rottingdean
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Rottingdean, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Rottingdean
Rottingdean 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Longhill High School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Wulfran's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rottingdean. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Rottingdean and the places around it.
We cover every part of BN2 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Around Rottingdean
Around Rottingdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ovingdean Hall School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Beacon Hill, among other places. The closest station to Rottingdean is Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rottingdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. In a small place like Rottingdean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
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.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
More services for Rottingdean
Your questions about roof surveys in Rottingdean
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Rottingdean?
Yes. Rottingdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rottingdean
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
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.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Rottingdean needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Rottingdean, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Rottingdean?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey