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Flat roof survey in Crowborough, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Crowborough, with photos and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crowborough
Is my home in Crowborough listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Crowborough?
It helps to clear access to the loft, and to let us know about leaks, damp patches or recent work. Let us know about parking and access in Crowborough too.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Crowborough?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof survey in Crowborough: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We’re often asked to look into failed seals around rooflight kerbs and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
In a town like Crowborough, lots of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A survey, or electronic testing where the membrane suits it, shows what’s going on. If someone else manages the building, let us know so roof access can be arranged.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Why it is worth a survey now in Crowborough
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. On homes in Crowborough, the joint between an extension and the house is where a slow leak tends to start. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Crowborough
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a home in Crowborough, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Also near Crowborough
Other services in Crowborough
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Flat and commercial roofs around Crowborough
Groombridge Place, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowborough. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Crowborough is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and London Road, and we cover them all. Crowborough is on the A26 and B2100, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Crowborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Crowborough
Around Crowborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Crowborough includes Crowborough Country Park.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Crowborough
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take a building like St Marys Catholic Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection