East Sussex · London and the South East
Jarvis Brook Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Jarvis Brook and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Why it’s worth a survey now in Jarvis Brook
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Jarvis Brook are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a flat roof survey works in Jarvis Brook
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water left after rain and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
In a small place like Jarvis Brook, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Flat roofs in Jarvis Brook
About 4.7 miles north lies Groombridge Place, a reminder of how long the area around Jarvis Brook has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like Jarvis Brook Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near St Michael & All Angels, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Jarvis Brook, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Jarvis Brook is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across TN6 for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Around Jarvis Brook
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Academy, among other places. There’s a railway station in Jarvis Brook itself: Crowborough station. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Jarvis Brook, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Jarvis Brook
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
Jarvis Brook: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Jarvis Brook is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Jarvis Brook?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Jarvis Brook is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Jarvis Brook?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
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.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.