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Flat roof survey in Furner's Green, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Furner's Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys in Furner's Green: local notes
The wider area around Furner's Green has a long history of building, with Priest House about 5 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Haywards Heath station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. 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. If you look after a building like Danehill Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Furner's Green is about 5 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Roofs in Furner's Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Furner's Green. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across the TN22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Tanyard Lane and Slider's Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Furner's Green: Danehill (1 mile north), Chelwood Common (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north) and Nutley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
What’s near Furner's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sheffield Park Garden and the streets around them. Furner's Green’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles west) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
Flat roof survey in Furner's Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
In a small place like Furner's Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Furner's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Furner's Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Furner's Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Furner's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Why act early in Furner's Green
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Furner's Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
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What else we do in Furner's Green
Furner's Green questions
Is Furner's Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Furner's Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Furner's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s 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 cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.