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Flat roof survey in Broyle Side, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Broyle Side. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Prices for flat roof surveys in Broyle Side
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broyle Side
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
Some older homes in villages like Broyle Side are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Broyle Side (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Broyle Side
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broyle Side?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Broyle Side as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broyle Side?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Broyle Side
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Broyle Side
With Glyndebourne about 1.7 miles south, Broyle Side sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Glynde station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Broyle Side is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Broyle Side is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Broyle Paddock, Ballard Drive and Turnpike Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Broyle Side: Norlington (1 mile west), Upper Wellingham (2 miles west), Rose Hill (2 miles north), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west) and Isfield (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
What’s near Broyle Side
We work in homes and buildings around Ringmer Primary and Nursery School and The Green Man pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Glynde station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Broyle Side, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.