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Flat roof survey in Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex
We carry out flat roof surveys in Coleman's Hatch and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coleman's Hatch
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. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Coleman's Hatch, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Questions from Coleman's Hatch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coleman's Hatch?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Coleman's Hatch within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Coleman's Hatch can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Coleman's Hatch
Other services in Coleman's Hatch
What a flat roof survey looks like in Coleman's Hatch
Bassetts Manor, about 2.6 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Coleman's Hatch. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Coleman's Hatch is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our East Sussex coverage includes Coleman's Hatch and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN7 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Near you in Coleman's Hatch
We work in homes and buildings around The Hatch Inn, among other places. Coleman's Hatch’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- 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 ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Coleman's Hatch, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts 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 you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What we are asked to look at in Coleman's Hatch
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If you let a flat or house near East Grinstead station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?