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Flat roof survey in Friar's Gate, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Friar's Gate, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
About our flat roof survey in Friar's Gate
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you are worried about splits and cracks in the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Friar's Gate may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Friar's Gate frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Common questions in Friar's Gate
Is Friar's Gate in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Friar's Gate is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Friar's Gate?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How do I book a survey in Friar's Gate?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are 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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Friar's Gate
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Useful tips for Friar's Gate property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat roofs in Friar's Gate
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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 typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Friar's Gate has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St John's Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own a rental within reach of Eridge station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover Friar's Gate and the rest of East Sussex. Friar's Gate is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Friar's Gate include Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Friar's Gate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Half Moon Inn and Beacon Academy, among other places. Friar's Gate’s nearest station is Eridge station, roughly 3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Friar's Gate include Crowborough Country Park.