East Sussex · London and the South East
Brede Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Brede, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brede
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at upstands pulling away from walls and loose or cracked edge trims, across GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Brede, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
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
- Brede (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
FAQs for Brede
Do you carry out roof surveys in Brede?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Brede?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Brede?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What affects the price in Brede
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Local flat roofs in Brede
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Durhamford Manor, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brede. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Doleham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St George, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Brede Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Brede is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Brede can all book flat roof surveys. Across East Sussex, we cover Brede and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN31 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Brede Hill and Stubb Lane. If you’re just outside Brede, we cover Cackle Street (1 mile north), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Kent Street (3 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (3 miles west) and Mill Corner (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south), Belmont (5 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Around Brede
In Brede, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Doleham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Barn Theatre and Museum (2.5 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Brede often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.