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Flat roof survey in High Hurstwood, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in High Hurstwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in High Hurstwood
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. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed outlets that hold water back and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like High Hurstwood may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in High Hurstwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Hurstwood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Is High Hurstwood within the area you cover?
Yes, High Hurstwood is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What affects the price in High Hurstwood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for flat roof surveys in High Hurstwood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to High Hurstwood
What else we do in High Hurstwood
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
What a flat roof survey looks like in High Hurstwood
Older houses across Sussex often 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. High Hurstwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. High Hurstwood is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to High Hurstwood include Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near High Hurstwood
The closest station to High Hurstwood is Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near High Hurstwood include Brickfield Meadow.
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Hurstwood
Landlords and agents in High Hurstwood book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around High Hurstwood often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- 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 the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.