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Potter's Green Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Potter's Green? We carry out flat roof surveys in Potter's Green and across East Sussex.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How a flat roof survey works in Potter's Green
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Potter's Green 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Potter's Green
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Potter's Green
How do I find out if my home in Potter's Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Potter's Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Potter's Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Towns and villages near Potter's Green
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Prices for flat roof surveys in Potter's Green
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Flat roof surveys around Potter's Green
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Buxted CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Buxted station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Potter's Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the TN22 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Potter's Green, we cover Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Near you in Potter's Green
In Potter's Green, that means homes and buildings near The Buxted Inn and Uckfield College. There is a railway station in Potter's Green itself: Buxted station. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Potter's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.