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Flat roof survey in Punnett's Town, East Sussex
Independent flat roof surveys in Punnett's Town. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Punnett's Town: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
In a small place like Punnett's Town, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Punnett's Town (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Punnett's Town: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Punnett's Town?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Punnett's Town within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Punnett's Town?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Why act early in Punnett's Town
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Older cottages and farmhouses around Punnett's Town can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ surveys completed
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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 with less disruption.
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Punnett's Town: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 3.6 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Punnett's Town goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Stonegate station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Punnetts Town Community Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Punnett's Town is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Punnett's Town. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Sands Close, Pont Close and Upper Greenwoods Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Punnett's Town: Rushlake Green (1 mile south), Burwash Common (2 miles north-east), Dallington (2 miles south-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles east) and Burwash Weald (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Punnett's Town
In Punnett's Town, that means homes and buildings near The Three Cups Inn and Heathfield Community College and the streets around them. Punnett's Town’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 4.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Hellingly Hospital (5.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Punnett's Town 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.