East Sussex · London and the South East
Founthill Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Founthill and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Founthill
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are splits, cracks and crazing and pools of water lying on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Founthill may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Founthill (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Founthill
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roof surveys in Founthill: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building such as Newick Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Uckfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Founthill is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Founthill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in BN8 is covered for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
What’s near Founthill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Founthill, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Questions from Founthill
Is Founthill in the area you cover?
Yes, Founthill is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Founthill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies 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 it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
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Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Why act early in Founthill
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.