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Flat Roof Survey in Rushlake Green
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Rushlake Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there is still time to plan the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Rushlake Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat roof survey in Rushlake Green
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about blocked or damaged outlets and water getting in at rooflights.
Somewhere as small as Rushlake Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Rushlake Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Rushlake Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Rushlake Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Rushlake Green?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
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.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Rushlake Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Rushlake Green
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’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 4.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Rushlake Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Heathfield Community College will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Surveys in Rushlake Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Rushlake Green is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in TN21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Rushlake Green: Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
Around Rushlake Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Horse And Groom Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rushlake Green include Selwyns Wood.
Common roof problems in Rushlake Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.