East Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Fairwarp
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fairwarp. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Fairwarp, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Fairwarp
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about damaged trims at the roof edge and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Some older homes in villages like Fairwarp are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Fairwarp (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Fairwarp: your questions answered
Will you come out to Fairwarp?
Yes, Fairwarp is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Fairwarp?
Yes, Fairwarp is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Fairwarp?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fairwarp
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For older village homes like those around Fairwarp, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Fairwarp
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What a flat roof survey looks like in Fairwarp
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Buxted station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St John the Evangelist Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Fairwarp is about 4 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Surveys in Fairwarp work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Fairwarp is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Flat roof surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Oldlands Hill, Hop Garden and Back Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include High Hurstwood (1 mile east), Five Ash Down (1 mile south), Sweethaws (2 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Fairwarp
We work in homes and buildings around The Foresters Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Fairwarp includes Brickfield Meadow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.