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Flat roof survey in Burgh Hill, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Burgh Hill, with photos and a clear written report.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in Burgh Hill
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blisters and bubbles in the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a small place like Burgh Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Burgh Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys in Burgh Hill: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. The wider area around Burgh Hill has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 3.8 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Etchingham Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Surveys in Burgh Hill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burgh Hill. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN19 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burgh Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Bull Inn and Robertsbridge Community College. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Nearby places to Burgh Hill
What else we do in Burgh Hill
Common questions in Burgh Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burgh Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Burgh Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Burgh Hill is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
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 is holding up.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Burgh Hill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Burgh Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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 the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.