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Lions Green Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lions Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Lions Green
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at upstands pulling away from walls and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, across EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Lions 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not 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.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lions Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Common questions in Lions Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lions Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Lions Green is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lions Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Lions Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Flat roofs in Lions Green
About 4 miles south lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Lions Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Surveys in Lions Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Lions Green. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN21. We also cover Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lions Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Inn, among other places. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lions Green include Selwyns Wood.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Lions Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lions Green
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets