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Flat roof survey in Barcombe Mills, East Sussex
Need a flat roof survey in Barcombe Mills? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Barcombe Mills
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and outlets that hold water back.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Barcombe Mills take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
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.
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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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Barcombe Mills
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Flat roofs in Barcombe Mills
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. The wider area around Barcombe Mills has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 3 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Cooksbridge station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Barcombe Mills for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across East Sussex, we cover Barcombe Mills and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN8 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Barcombe Mills include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Barcombe Mills
We work in homes and buildings around Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form, among other places. Barcombe Mills’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 2 miles south-west. A little further out are Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Why get it checked now?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Barcombe Mills are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Barcombe Mills
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barcombe Mills?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Barcombe Mills?
Yes, Barcombe Mills is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Barcombe Mills?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Barcombe Mills can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.