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Flat roof survey in Burwash Common, East Sussex
We carry out flat roof surveys in Burwash Common and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Prices for flat roof surveys in Burwash Common
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
About our flat roof survey in Burwash Common
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and cracked or split membrane, across EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Burwash Common, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Burwash Common?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Philip's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Flat roofs in Burwash Common
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Burwash Common has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.8 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burwash Common can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Burwash Common and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN19 is covered for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Burwash Common, we cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Around Burwash Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Wheel Inn. The nearest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Burwash Common needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Burwash Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Burwash Common questions
Do you cover Burwash Common?
Yes, Burwash Common is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Burwash Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.