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Flat Roof Survey in Mountfield
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mountfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mountfield
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and leaks around rooflights, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Mountfield are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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 is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally 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 Mountfield, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Mountfield: local notes
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Mountfield goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
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. If you let a flat or house near Robertsbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Bookings from Mountfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Mountfield is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN32 is covered for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane. If you are just outside Mountfield, we cover John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Mountfield
We work in homes and buildings around John's Cross Public House and Robertsbridge Community College and the streets around them. The closest station to Mountfield is Robertsbridge station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Mountfield include Senlac Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Mountfield
How do I find out if my home in Mountfield is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Mountfield?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Mountfield is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Mountfield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
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.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
When to book a survey in Mountfield
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vinehall School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets