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Flat Roof Survey in Lewes
Independent flat roof surveys in Lewes. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How a flat roof survey works in Lewes
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets 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 send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We’re frequently asked to look into raised blisters across the surface and gaps at upstands and abutments, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
In a town like Lewes, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Standing water days after rain often shows a flat roof needs attention.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lewes questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lewes?
Yes, Lewes is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Lewes?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lewes
Within a mile and a half or so of Lewes there are several hotels. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. About 0.6 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Lewes has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
For landlords with property near Lewes station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Lewes, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. If you’re in Lewes, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across East Sussex, we cover Lewes and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
All of BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Market Lane, Market Street and High Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A26 and A275 close by, Lewes is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Lewes: South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Lewes has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Lewes
Around Lewes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Priory School, St Pancras Catholic Primary School and Railway Land, among other places. The closest station to Lewes is Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Lewes include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Parking in a town like Lewes is typically simple, but tell us if there is a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there’s safe access, and from the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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 any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Lewes
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Common roof problems in Lewes
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you live in an older home near Church of St John sub Castro, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.