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Flat roof survey in Burlow, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Burlow, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Raised blisters across the surface
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Burlow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burlow
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you 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 photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blocked or damaged outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Burlow, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Burlow (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Burlow
Is Burlow in the area you cover?
Yes, Burlow is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Burlow as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burlow?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
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. Reports are sent by email.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
What a flat roof survey looks like in Burlow
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Horselunges Manor, about 2.8 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlow. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Burlow, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Burlow is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across TN21 for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows and the roads around them. If you are just outside Burlow, we cover Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
What’s near Burlow
We work in homes and buildings around The May Garland Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
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What we are asked to look at in Burlow
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burlow can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Burlow
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Burlow, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. 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.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.