East Sussex · London and the South East
Rusher's Cross Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Rusher's Cross, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in Rusher's Cross
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about pools of water lying on the roof and blocked or damaged outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Rusher's Cross, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
What affects the price in Rusher's Cross
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Rusher's Cross, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Rusher's Cross: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Rusher's Cross is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Rusher's Cross?
Yes. Rusher's Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Rusher's Cross
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rusher's Cross
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Towns and villages near Rusher's Cross
Other services in Rusher's Cross
Flat and commercial roofs around Rusher's Cross
With Wadhurst Castle about 2.6 miles north-east, Rusher's Cross sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and 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.
If you let a flat or house near Wadhurst station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Rusher's Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Our East Sussex coverage includes Rusher's Cross. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Flat roof surveys in TN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
What’s near Rusher's Cross
Around Rusher's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park. Rusher's Cross’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Rusher's Cross includes Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Rusher's Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey 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 email us.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.