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Flat roof survey in Telham, East Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Telham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
Common questions in Telham
Is Telham within the area you cover?
Yes. Telham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Telham 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 it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
About our flat roof survey in Telham
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about cracked or split membrane and standing water left after rain.
In a village or hamlet like Telham, flat roofs are usually 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. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Telham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Towns and villages near Telham
What else we do in Telham
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Telham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at 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.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Telham
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is frequently a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Telham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we are asked to look at in Telham
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
For hotels and guest houses around Telham, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flat roof surveys in Telham: local notes
Telham is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Telham has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 2.4 miles north. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you own a rental within reach of Battle station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like Chapel of the Ascension are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Telham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN33 for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead. Telham is on the A2100, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Telham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Horse Public House. The closest station to Telham is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.