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Roof survey in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
A careful look at the roof at your property in West Blatchington, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
How a roof survey works in West Blatchington
Our roof surveys cover West Blatchington and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, across the roof space, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a smaller place like West Blatchington, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
West Blatchington questions
I let a flat near Aldrington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you come out to West Blatchington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Roof surveys in West Blatchington: local notes
West Blatchington is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Historic houses like Preston Manor & Gardens, about 1.3 miles east, show how far back building around West Blatchington goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Landlords with a home close to Aldrington station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Hove Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in West Blatchington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes West Blatchington and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: BN3. Whether your property is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around West Blatchington include the A2038. Close by, we survey roofs in Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Near you in West Blatchington
In West Blatchington, that means homes and buildings near Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College, Hove Park and The Nevill pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aldrington station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around West Blatchington includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
What affects the price in West Blatchington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like West Blatchington, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Blatchington
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, 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. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like West Blatchington doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Blatchington
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate