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Flat roof survey in Balls Green, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Balls Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Balls Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
How a flat roof survey works in Balls Green
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and raised blisters across the surface.
In a small place like Balls Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Balls Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know 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 is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Flat roof surveys in Balls Green: local notes
About 2.2 miles north-west lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Balls Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you live in an older home near The church of St Michael and All Angels, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like St Michael's Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Balls Green. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the TN7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Near you in Balls Green
For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Balls Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Balls Green?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Balls Green in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Balls Green is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What happens after the survey?
You will 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?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Why act early in Balls Green
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Balls Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Balls Green
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- PI and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Balls Green
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs