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Flat Roof Survey in Netherfield
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Netherfield, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Netherfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Netherfield
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Netherfield
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, across mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
Somewhere as small as Netherfield, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Netherfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Netherfield questions
Do you cover Netherfield?
Yes, Netherfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Netherfield as anywhere else.
Is my home in Netherfield listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Netherfield
Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 3.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Netherfield goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Netherfield CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Netherfield is about 7 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Netherfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN33 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Netherfield Way, Netherfield Road and Eatenden Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Mountfield (2 miles north-east), Penhurst (2 miles south-west), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north-west), Steven's Crouch (2 miles south) and Hollingrove (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Netherfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College. Netherfield’s nearest station is Battle station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2.3 miles south-east) and Old Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Netherfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Netherfield, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
To price your survey, we look at:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.