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Flat roof survey in Three Oaks, East Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Three Oaks, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Three Oaks: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are raised blisters across the surface and standing water left after rain.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Three Oaks take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Three Oaks can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Towns and villages near Three Oaks
Also in Three Oaks
Common questions in Three Oaks
Do you cover smaller places like Three Oaks?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Three Oaks?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
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.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we’re asked to look at in Three Oaks
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. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For businesses in and around places such as Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Three Oaks
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys in Three Oaks: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Three Oaks, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more 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 Three Oaks has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 4.9 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Buckswood 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 St Laurence's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Three Oaks gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN35 is covered for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Three Oaks
Around Three Oaks, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hope Public House, Hastings Academy and Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, among other places. There is a railway station in Three Oaks itself: Three Oaks station. Other landmarks nearby include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.