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Flat Roof Survey in Jenkins' Green
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Jenkins' Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Why act early in Jenkins' Green
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. In a small place like Jenkins' Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Jenkins' Green
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How a flat roof survey works in Jenkins' Green
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about blocked or damaged outlets and water getting in at rooflights.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Jenkins' Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Jenkins' Green (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Jenkins' Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Jenkins' Green?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Jenkins' Green is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Jenkins' Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Flat and commercial roofs around Jenkins' Green
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Jenkins' Green, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Historic houses such as Michelham Priory, about 4.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Jenkins' Green goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Pevensey & Westham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Hankham Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Luke's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Jenkins' Green is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Jenkins' Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across East Sussex, we cover Jenkins' Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We work across BN24 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Jenkins' Green, we cover Westham (1 mile south-east), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (2 miles south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Jenkins' Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Causeway School and The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Jenkins' Green’s nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (1.3 miles east) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.3 miles east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Jenkins' Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
For a price for your roof in Jenkins' Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.