East Sussex · London and the South East
Gun Hill Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gun Hill. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
What a flat roof survey looks like in Gun Hill
The wider area around Gun Hill has a long history of building, with Horselunges Manor about 1.9 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Whatever the street in Gun Hill, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Gun Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of TN21 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Gun Hill
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gun Hill include Selwyns Wood.
Flat roof survey in Gun Hill: what you get
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. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
In a small place like Gun Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Gun Hill
How do I find out if my home in Gun Hill is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gun Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Gun Hill is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Gun Hill
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Gun Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Gun Hill
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. In a place like Gun Hill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Gun Hill
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Gun Hill
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes