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Flat Roof Survey in Hastings
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Hastings and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hastings
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are outlets choked with leaves and silt and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a place like Hastings, purpose-built blocks of flats often have shared flat roofs, which managing agents, residents’ companies or owners have to keep watertight. A leak in the top-floor flat is frequently the first sign of a problem with the membrane. The earlier the cause is found, the less damage it does. Shared roofs need someone to arrange access, so tell us who manages the building.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hastings
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Roofs in a place the size of Hastings range from new to very old, but none of them improve with neglect. What starts as a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet becomes wet timber and stained ceilings in time.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hastings
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hastings. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Visits in a place the size of Hastings range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hastings
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Hastings?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
How do I find out if my home in Hastings is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Flat roof surveys in Hastings: local notes
Hastings is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Luke's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Hastings is in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Hastings, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Hastings and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A21 and A28, Hastings is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Landmarks near Hastings
Typical jobs here are in homes near William Parker Sports College, University School and The Duke pub, among other places. Hastings’s nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Hastings includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hastings
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Hastings, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the price in Hastings
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.