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Flat roof survey in Heathfield, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Heathfield. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
FAQs for Heathfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Heathfield?
Yes, Heathfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Flat roof survey in Heathfield: what you get
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. 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’re worried about raised blisters across the surface and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Heathfield often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Also in Heathfield
What a flat roof survey looks like in Heathfield
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church like St Richards Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Heathfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Heathfield is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across TN21 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Upper Station Road, Station Road and High Street, and we cover them all. You will find Heathfield on the A265 and A267, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Heathfield, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Old Heathfield (1 mile east), Cade Street (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile south) and Broad Oak (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Heathfield
In Heathfield, that means homes and buildings near Heathfield Community College and Runt-in-Tun pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Old Castle (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Selwyns Wood.
When to book a survey in Heathfield
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Anyone responsible for a site like Parkside Community Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking around Heathfield is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In an older home around Heathfield, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photographs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.