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Folkington Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Folkington and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Folkington
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering, across felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Folkington, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Folkington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Folkington property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Flat roofs in Folkington
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Folkington, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Willingdon Community School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Folkington is about 4 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Folkington and the rest of East Sussex. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Filching (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile east), Lower Willingdon (2 miles east), Polegate (2 miles east) and Willingdon (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Folkington
For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Folkington include Combe Hill.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Folkington?
A buyer’s general survey often 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.
Problems we come across often include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Landlords with a home close to Polegate station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Questions from Folkington
Is Folkington within the area you cover?
Yes. Folkington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Folkington is listed?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically 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. Older and listed buildings around Folkington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Folkington
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Folkington can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.