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Flat Roof Survey in Little Horsted
Flat roof surveys in Little Horsted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Horsted
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Little Horsted are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Little Horsted needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Horsted
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Flat and commercial roofs around Little Horsted
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Michael and 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. For landlords with property near Uckfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Little Horsted is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Little Horsted is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in TN22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Little Horsted, we cover Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Little Horsted
Typical jobs here are in homes near Uckfield College, Hempstead Meadow and The Highlands pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
When to book a survey in Little Horsted
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Take a building like Little Horsted Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
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Common questions in Little Horsted
Will you come out to Little Horsted?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Horsted?
Yes, Little Horsted is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.