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Flat roof survey in Nash Street, East Sussex
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Nash Street and across East Sussex.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Nash Street
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’re worried about outlets that hold water back and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Nash Street are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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 photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Flat and commercial roofs around Nash Street
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Nash Street goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building such as Chiddingly Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Nash Street, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Nash Street is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the BN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Around Nash Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Golden Cross Inn, among other places. The closest station to Nash Street is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Nash Street
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Nash Street, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Nash Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Common roof problems in Nash Street
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Nash Street
How do I find out if my home in Nash Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Nash Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Nash Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, 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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nash Street
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.