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Ashburnham Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Ashburnham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How a flat roof survey works in Ashburnham
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at blisters and bubbles in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Ashburnham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ashburnham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Ashburnham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashburnham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ashburnham in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashburnham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ashburnham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Ashburnham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Ashburnham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Nearby places to Ashburnham
Also in Ashburnham
What a flat roof survey looks like in Ashburnham
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Ashburnham is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. If you’re in Ashburnham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of TN33 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road and The Forge, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ashburnham include Brownbread Street (1 mile west), The Pound (1 mile south), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north-west) and Dallington (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashburnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ashburnham Park and The Ash Tree Inn. For rail, the closest station is Battle station, about 4.4 miles east. A little further out are Old Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Battle Museum of Local History (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
When to book a survey in Ashburnham
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price