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Flat roof survey in Cock Marling, East Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Cock Marling, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof survey in Cock Marling
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. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re frequently asked to look into blisters and bubbles in the covering and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Cock Marling are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 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 Cock Marling, 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What affects the price in Cock Marling
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. 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.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. Outbuildings and barns around Cock Marling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Cock Marling
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Cock Marling
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Cock Marling?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Cock Marling is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Cock Marling listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How do I book a survey in Cock Marling?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Flat roof surveys in Cock Marling: local notes
Cock Marling is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Winchelsea station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Lamb House, about 2.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cock Marling. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Cock Marling, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our East Sussex coverage includes Cock Marling and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN31. Other places close to Cock Marling include Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Cock Marling
Cock Marling’s nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cock Marling includes Flatropers Wood.