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Tidebrook Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Tidebrook from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
About our flat roof survey in Tidebrook
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about splits and cracks in the covering and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Tidebrook may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Tidebrook property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
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, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Questions from Tidebrook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tidebrook?
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.
Will you come out to Tidebrook?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Common roof problems in Tidebrook
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you let a flat or house near Wadhurst station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What a flat roof survey looks like in Tidebrook
About 2.3 miles north-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Tidebrook has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Uplands Community College: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Tidebrook, we can survey the roof. Across East Sussex, we cover Tidebrook and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
What’s near Tidebrook
In Tidebrook, that means homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Tidebrook is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Tidebrook includes Bewl Water.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Tidebrook, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Why act early in Tidebrook
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Tidebrook are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
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