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Flat Roof Survey in Horam
Flat roof surveys in Horam from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
How a flat roof survey works in Horam
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Horam take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Horam (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Horam
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Horam
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Horam can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Horam: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Horselunges Manor about 3.2 miles south, Horam sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Maynards Green Community Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Horam and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Horam: Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Around Horam
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horam Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Horam include Selwyns Wood.
Horam: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Horam?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Horam in the area you cover?
Yes, Horam is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Horam, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Horam
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the price in Horam
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.