Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Roedean Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Roedean. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Roedean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Roedean
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We’re often asked to look into gaps at upstands and abutments and edge trims that have lifted or split, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
In a village or hamlet like Roedean, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Roedean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Roedean
Also in Roedean
Why it’s worth a survey now in Roedean
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. In a small place like Roedean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat and commercial roofs around Roedean
Roedean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Historic houses like Royal Pavilion, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Roedean goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For hotels and guest houses around Roedean, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mark's CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. Surveys in Roedean work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
We survey roofs across the BN2 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Roedean include Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Around Roedean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Mary's Hall, Whitehawk Hill and Longhill High School, among other places. Roedean’s nearest station is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Roedean include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
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.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Roedean
Is my home in Roedean listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Roedean?
Yes. Roedean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How do I book a survey in Roedean?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Roedean
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, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you let a flat or house near Brighton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report