West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Albourne Street
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Albourne Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords, agents and block managers in Albourne Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Albourne Street and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Flat roof survey in Albourne Street
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are standing water left after rain and splits and cracks in the covering, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Albourne Street, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Albourne Street (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Albourne Street
Also in Albourne Street
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Flat roofs in Albourne Street
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Albourne CofE Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Hassocks station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Albourne Street is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in Albourne Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Albourne Street is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street and Leyfield or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Albourne Street include Albourne Green (1 mile north), Albourne (1 mile west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Albourne Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What we’re asked to look at in Albourne Street
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Albourne Street: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Albourne Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Albourne Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Albourne Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.