East Sussex · London and the South East
Bachelor's Bump Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Bachelor's Bump.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof survey in Bachelor's Bump: what you get
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blocked or damaged outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Bachelor's Bump 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Bachelor's Bump often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Bachelor's Bump
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Problems we come across often include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Towns and villages near Bachelor's Bump
What else we do in Bachelor's Bump
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Bachelor's Bump: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Bachelor's Bump hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Bachelor's Bump within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
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.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Local flat roofs in Bachelor's Bump
Bachelor's Bump lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to Christ Apostolic Church Hastings: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Three Oaks station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We visit Bachelor's Bump as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Bachelor's Bump is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN35 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road. We also cover Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
Near you in Bachelor's Bump
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ore Village Primary Academy, Buckswood School and The White Hart Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Three Oaks station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.