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Roof survey in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Wondering about the roof at a property in Saltdean? We carry out roof surveys in Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In an older home around Saltdean, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Saltdean
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
How a roof survey works in Saltdean
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like Saltdean, homes range from older cottages to 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, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Common roof problems in Saltdean
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, letting tiles move.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
With Monk's House about 3.5 miles north-east, the area around Saltdean has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they will not be able to tell you
Landlords, agents and block managers in Saltdean
Landlords and letting agents in Saltdean book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Saltdean. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Saltdean questions
Is my home in Saltdean listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Saltdean?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Saltdean?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Towns and villages near Saltdean
Other services in Saltdean
Saltdean homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Saltdean, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saltdean Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Saltdean, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Saltdean is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN2. If you need a roof survey at a property on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Around Saltdean
Around Saltdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Hill, Queen Victoria pub and Longhill High School, among other places. The closest station to Saltdean is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. A little further out are French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a smaller place like Saltdean, 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 start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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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
We check the stack itself, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.