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Flat Roof Survey in Cade Street
Flat roof surveys across Cade Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Cade Street
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged trims at the roof edge and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Cade Street take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cade Street (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cade Street
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What affects the price in Cade Street
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Cade Street
Do you cover Cade Street?
Yes, Cade Street is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. 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.
How do I find out if my home in Cade Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Cade Street, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Cade Street
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Around Cade Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys around Cade Street
About 4.7 miles east lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Cade Street has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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 plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Heathfield Community College: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Cade Street is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cade Street and nearby. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN21 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Portland Square, School Hill and Cade Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Broad Oak (1 mile north-east), Heathfield (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile south-west) and Maynard's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Near you in Cade Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Parkside Community Primary School and The Star Inn. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.