East Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bexhill-on-Sea
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Bexhill-on-Sea, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Bexhill-on-Sea, parking is rarely complicated, though it’s useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Flat roof survey in Bexhill-on-Sea: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Around Bexhill-on-Sea, many garages, porches and extensions have flat roofs of their own. Some older garages have cement sheet roofs, which on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing is not part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
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.
- Place
- Bexhill-on-Sea (TN39, TN40)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. On homes in Bexhill-on-Sea, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Bexhill-on-Sea questions
Is the coastal weather around Bexhill-on-Sea hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Bexhill-on-Sea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Bexhill-on-Sea in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Bexhill-on-Sea is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bexhill-on-Sea and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Bexhill-on-Sea: local notes
Bexhill-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Within a mile and a half or so of Bexhill-on-Sea there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
If you let a flat or house near Bexhill station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Hotels and guest houses near Bexhill-on-Sea cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take a building like King Offa Primary Academy: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Bexhill-on-Sea is in East Sussex. Bookings from Bexhill-on-Sea are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in TN39 and TN40 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Station Road, and we cover them all. With the A259 and A269 close by, Bexhill-on-Sea is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Sidley (1 mile north), Watermill (2 miles north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Hooe Common (3 miles north-west) and Russell's Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Bexhill-on-Sea has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Bexhill-on-Sea
We work in homes and buildings around Picture Playhouse pub, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park, among other places. The closest station to Bexhill-on-Sea is Bexhill station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.5 miles north-east) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes