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Flat roof survey in Old Town, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Old Town, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Town
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. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and splits, cracks and crazing.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Old Town often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Old Town
Old Town is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Old Town, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Landlords with a home close to Eastbourne station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Old Town, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Old Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Old Town is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN21, BN20 and BN22 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Old Town
We work in homes and buildings around Motcombe Infants' School, Gildrege Park and WMG Academy for Young Engineers and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Towns and villages near Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
What affects the price in Old Town
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Old Town. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Old Town
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a smaller place like Old Town, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Old Town questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Old Town, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Old Town hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Old Town is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you look in the loft space?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Old Town?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
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 usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Old Town is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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 is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.