East Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ashton Green, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Ashton Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashton Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and splits and cracks in the covering, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Ashton Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Ashton Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Ashton Green
Will you come out to Ashton Green?
Yes, Ashton Green is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is Ashton Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Ashton Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Common roof problems in Ashton Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they will not be able to tell you
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Flat roof surveys in Ashton Green: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Glyndebourne, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashton Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Glynde station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Ashton Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Ashton Green. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Ashton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and The Green Man pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Glynde station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.