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Flat Roof Survey in Rotherfield
Flat roof surveys across Rotherfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
How a flat roof survey works in Rotherfield
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Typical surveys look at leaks around rooflights and outlets that hold water back, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Rotherfield take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
FAQs for Rotherfield
Is Rotherfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Rotherfield is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Rotherfield within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
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How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Rotherfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is usually one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Rotherfield
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Denys, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rotherfield
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. For older village homes like those around Rotherfield, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rotherfield
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys around Rotherfield
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Crowborough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like Rotherfield Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Rotherfield as part of our work across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our East Sussex coverage includes Rotherfield. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in TN6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Rotherfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Beacon Academy, The King's Arms Public House and St Joseph Seminary. For rail, the closest station is Crowborough station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Rotherfield include Crowborough Country Park.