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Flat Roof Survey in Woolbridge
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Woolbridge. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Woolbridge: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and blistering in felt or asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Woolbridge, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Woolbridge questions
Will you come out to Woolbridge?
Yes, Woolbridge is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Woolbridge?
Yes, Woolbridge is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Woolbridge as anywhere else.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Woolbridge. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat roofs in Woolbridge
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take an older house close to Church of St. Dunstan: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Mayfield Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Crowborough station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Woolbridge gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in TN20 is covered for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Around Woolbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Leonards-Mayfield School and The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. Woolbridge’s nearest station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Woolbridge includes Crowborough Country Park.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older and listed buildings around Woolbridge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Woolbridge can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.