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Rock-a-Nore Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Rock-a-Nore from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
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 with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How a flat roof survey works in Rock-a-Nore
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Rock-a-Nore, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Rock-a-Nore?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you live in an older home near Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the survey will not cover
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Rock-a-Nore
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rock-a-Nore, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Rock-a-Nore is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Rock-a-Nore?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you cover Rock-a-Nore?
Yes, we do. Rock-a-Nore is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note where water lies after a downpour
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to Rock-a-Nore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Rock-a-Nore
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Also near Rock-a-Nore
Also in Rock-a-Nore
Flat roof surveys in Rock-a-Nore: local notes
Rock-a-Nore lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Rock-a-Nore has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Landlords with a home close to Ore station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Rock-a-Nore, we can come and survey your property. Rock-a-Nore is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN34 and TN35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Rock-a-Nore include Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Rock-a-Nore
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dolphin pub, Linton Gardens and Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea and the streets around them. You will also find William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west) and University School (1 mile west). The nearest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Flower Makers Museum (within half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Rock-a-Nore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.