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South Malling Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Malling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
How a flat roof survey works in South Malling
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge 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. If you’re worried about loose or cracked edge trims and gaps at upstands and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Around a smaller place like South Malling, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like South Malling is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What else we do in South Malling
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In an older home around South Malling, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Malling
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Prices for flat roof surveys in South Malling
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof surveys in South Malling: local notes
South Malling has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. With Anne of Cleves House about 0.8 miles south-west, South Malling sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near Lewes station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Malling. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We cover every part of BN7 and BN8 for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road. With the A26 and A2029 close by, South Malling is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in South Malling
We work in homes and buildings around Elephant and Castle pub, Priory School and Railway Land and the streets around them. The closest station to South Malling is Lewes station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
Common questions in South Malling
Will you come out to South Malling?
Yes. South Malling is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near South Malling?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.