East Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Wallcrouch
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Wallcrouch. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- A sagging deck under the covering
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
About our flat roof survey in Wallcrouch
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at pools of water lying on the roof and blocked or damaged outlets, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wallcrouch take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Wallcrouch (TN5)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wallcrouch
What else we do in Wallcrouch
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. For an older or listed building in a place like Wallcrouch, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Wallcrouch often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Wallcrouch, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flat roofs in Wallcrouch
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wallcrouch goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Stonegate station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stonegate Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Wallcrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. If you’re in Wallcrouch, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wallcrouch is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN5 is covered for flat roof surveys. We also cover Shover's Green (1 mile west), Birchett's Green (1 mile north), Stonegate (1 mile south), Cousley Wood (2 miles north) and Pell Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Wallcrouch
We work in homes and buildings around Uplands Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Common roof problems in Wallcrouch
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take an older house close to Shover's Green Baptist Chapel: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
Wallcrouch: your questions answered
Is Wallcrouch within the area you cover?
Yes. Wallcrouch is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wallcrouch?
Yes, Wallcrouch is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.