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Flat roof survey in Hale Green, East Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Hale Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Hale Green
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. 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. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hale Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Hale Green (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hale Green
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you look after a building like Chiddingly Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Flat roof surveys in Hale Green: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Horselunges Manor, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hale Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Hale Green is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Hale Green is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Hale Green and the places around it. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Hale Green, we cover Gun Hill (1 mile east), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles north) and Horam (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Around Hale Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Six Bells Public House, among other places. A little further out are Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hale Green include Selwyns Wood.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to 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 Hale Green, the journey is planned beforehand: 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Also near Hale Green
Also in Hale Green
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a small place like Hale Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Hale Green
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Hale Green questions
Is Hale Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Hale Green?
Yes, Hale Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
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.