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Flat Roof Survey in Sedlescombe
Independent flat roof surveys in Sedlescombe. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sedlescombe
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Flat roof survey in Sedlescombe
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We are frequently asked to look into gaps at upstands and abutments and edge trims that have lifted or split, across upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Sedlescombe are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Sedlescombe
Do you cover smaller places like Sedlescombe?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Sedlescombe listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Sedlescombe?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Sedlescombe can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Sedlescombe
The wider area around Sedlescombe has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 0.7 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often 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. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sedlescombe CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sedlescombe can all book flat roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN33 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Sedlescombe: Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Sedlescombe
For rail, the closest station is Battle station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). The countryside around Sedlescombe includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common roof problems in Sedlescombe
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 after spotting something like this:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Landlords with a home close to Battle station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?