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Flat roof survey in Hollingrove, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hollingrove. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hollingrove
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you own a rental within reach of Robertsbridge station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollingrove
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Hollingrove are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Hollingrove
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hollingrove goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Roofs in Hollingrove get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hollingrove: Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Hollingrove
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingrove include Senlac Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollingrove
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hollingrove
How do I find out if my home in Hollingrove 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.
Is Hollingrove in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Hollingrove is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
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. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hollingrove
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Hollingrove can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.