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Flat roof survey in Ratton Village, East Sussex
Flat roof surveys around Ratton Village, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Ratton Village
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at cracked or split membrane and blocked or damaged outlets, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
Around a smaller place like Ratton Village, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a survey every few years
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a smaller place like Ratton Village, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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 is 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Ratton Village, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Ratton Village
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. Homes in smaller places like Ratton Village can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ratton Village
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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Flat roof surveys around Ratton Village
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ratton Village, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House, about 4.3 miles west, show how far back building around Ratton Village goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Ratton Village, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Ratton Village is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Ratton Village sits on or near the A2270, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Near you in Ratton Village
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Gildrege Park and Ratton School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
When to book a survey in Ratton Village
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. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
Take a building like Ocklynge Junior School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they will not be able to tell you
Questions from Ratton Village
Will you come out to Ratton Village?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ratton Village?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You’ll then get the report by email.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ratton Village
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Ratton Village and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.