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Flat Roof Survey in Plumpton Green
Need a flat roof survey in Plumpton Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plumpton Green
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water left after rain and splits, cracks and crazing.
In a small place like Plumpton Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
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
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Plumpton Green
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you live in an older home near All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Plumpton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Plumpton Green. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Plumpton Green include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Plumpton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chailey School and Fountain Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Plumpton Green itself: Plumpton station. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Plumpton Green includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Plumpton Green?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually 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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
Take a building like Plumpton Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents and landlords in Plumpton Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common questions in Plumpton Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Plumpton Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Plumpton Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Plumpton Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Plumpton Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.