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Flat roof survey in Houghton Green, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Houghton Green and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Houghton Green: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Houghton Green take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Houghton Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why act early in Houghton Green
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. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is 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.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Common questions in Houghton Green
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Houghton Green?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to Houghton Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Houghton Green?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Flat roofs in Houghton Green
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Houghton Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Houghton Green has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Take a building like St Michael's Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Michael, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Rye station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Houghton Green, the roof can be surveyed. Houghton Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in TN31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Houghton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Head Inn and Rye College and the streets around them. Houghton Green’s nearest station is Rye station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
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How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass