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Flat Roof Survey in Hailsham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Hailsham and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in Hailsham: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at water getting in at rooflights and a sagging deck under the covering, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Houses around a town like Hailsham often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are often felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Water that sits for days after rain is frequently the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, while one found after water comes through usually has to be dealt with in a hurry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hailsham
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Hailsham
How do I find out if my home in Hailsham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 cover Hailsham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hailsham as anywhere else.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Hailsham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
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.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In Hailsham, many roofs join a neighbour’s, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work, so time on site goes where it is needed.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Hailsham
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of Saint 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
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roofs in Hailsham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Horselunges Manor about 1.5 miles north, Hailsham sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Hailsham Community College, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Polegate station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Bookings from Hailsham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across East Sussex, we cover Hailsham. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Place and Station Road, all of which we cover. Hailsham sits on or near the A271 and A295. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Hailsham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Hailsham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Hailsham is Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.