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Flat roof survey in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hurst Green.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
About our flat roof survey in Hurst Green
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. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you are worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Hurst Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hurst Green
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Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Hurst Green 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hurst Green
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hurst Green
Is my home in Hurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Hurst Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hurst Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
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. We check each of these and record what we find.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Local flat roofs in Hurst Green
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 4.4 miles south-west lies Bateman's, a reminder of how long the area around Hurst Green has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hurst Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Hurst Green is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN19 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Station Road, London Road and Great Oak. We also cover the places around Hurst Green: Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Hurst Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robertsbridge Community College and The Old Bull Inn. The closest station to Hurst Green is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hurst Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water left after rain
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.