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Flat roof survey in Berwick, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Berwick from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
How a flat roof survey works in Berwick
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are raised blisters across the surface and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Berwick are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Berwick (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Berwick
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Berwick are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Berwick
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. The wider area around Berwick has a long history of building, with Charleston Farmhouse about 2.2 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Bookings from Berwick are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN26 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village. Close by, we survey roofs in Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
What’s near Berwick
In Berwick, that means homes and buildings near The Berwick Inn, among other places. Berwick has its own railway station: Berwick (Sussex) station. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
What we are asked to look at in Berwick
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Landlords with a home close to Berwick (Sussex) station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Berwick, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Berwick
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Berwick
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Berwick?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Berwick within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.