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Flat roof survey in Sweethaws, East Sussex
Independent flat roof surveys in Sweethaws. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How the survey works
Photographs 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 between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Sweethaws can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About our flat roof survey in Sweethaws
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We’re often asked to look into blocked or damaged outlets and a sagging deck under the covering, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Somewhere as small as Sweethaws, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Sweethaws
Also in Sweethaws
Do you need a flat roof survey in Sweethaws?
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For landlords with property near Crowborough station, 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 the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Flat and commercial roofs around Sweethaws
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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 normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Beacon Academy will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Sweethaws and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Sweethaws. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN6. We also cover High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Around Sweethaws
In Sweethaws, that means homes and buildings near The Crow & Gate inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Sweethaws is Crowborough station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Sweethaws: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Sweethaws?
Yes, Sweethaws is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Sweethaws is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sweethaws
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, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. For older village homes like those around Sweethaws, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Sweethaws
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt