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Flat roof survey in Rodmell, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Rodmell, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Rodmell
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are edge trims that have lifted or split and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Older buildings in small places like Rodmell may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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.
- Place
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Common questions in Rodmell
Is Rodmell within the area you cover?
Yes, Rodmell is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Rodmell listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Rodmell
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Rodmell
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across often include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Priory School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof surveys around Rodmell
Rodmell lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Historic houses such as Monk's House, about 0.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rodmell goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Southease station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Rodmell is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BN7. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Rodmell, we cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Rodmell
Around Rodmell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Lewes and Laughton Levels. For rail, the closest station is Southease station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Rodmell, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.