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Flat Roof Survey in Ringmer
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ringmer.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
About our flat roof survey in Ringmer
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. 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. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Ringmer often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ringmer
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Ringmer: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ringmer?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ringmer is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ringmer
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Ringmer, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Ringmer
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Glyndebourne, about 1.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ringmer. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Glynde station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Ringmer and the rest of East Sussex. Ringmer is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN8 is covered for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Ringmer
In Ringmer, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. Ringmer’s nearest station is Glynde station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.5 miles east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.