East Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Marden's Hill
We carry out flat roof surveys in Marden's Hill and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Marden's Hill
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Marden's Hill
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. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Marden's Hill are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Around Marden's Hill, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marden's Hill
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Marden's Hill
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Flat and commercial roofs around Marden's Hill
The wider area around Marden's Hill has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 3.8 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like St John's Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Marden's Hill, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover Marden's Hill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the TN6 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill. Other places close to Marden's Hill include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
What’s near Marden's Hill
In Marden's Hill, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Academy and The Half Moon Inn. The closest station to Marden's Hill is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marden's Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Marden's Hill, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Marden's Hill
How do I find out if my home in Marden's Hill is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marden's Hill?
Yes, Marden's Hill is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marden's Hill
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.