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Flat Roof Survey in Telscombe
Flat roof surveys in Telscombe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Telscombe
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about standing water left after rain and blisters and bubbles in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber alike.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Telscombe often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. 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.
Towns and villages near Telscombe
Other services in Telscombe
Flat and commercial roofs around Telscombe
Telscombe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Telscombe has a long history of building, with Monk's House about 2.7 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building like Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We visit Telscombe as part of our work across East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Telscombe and the places around it. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN10, BN2 and BN7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Telscombe, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Near you in Telscombe
In Telscombe, that means homes and buildings near Peacehaven Community School and Smugglers Rest pub and the streets around them. Telscombe’s nearest station is Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Useful tips for Telscombe property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Telscombe: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Telscombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Telscombe?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
When to book a survey in Telscombe
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, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Landlords with a home close to Southease station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Telscombe is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Telscombe, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.