West Sussex · London and the South East
Albourne Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Albourne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Why act early in Albourne
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. For older village homes like those around Albourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Albourne
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flat roof survey in Albourne: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and upstands pulling away from walls.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Albourne 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Albourne (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Albourne
Landlords and agents in Albourne book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Albourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common questions in Albourne
Is Albourne within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Albourne in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Albourne
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a building such as Albourne CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Albourne is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Albourne. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Albourne: Albourne Street (1 mile east), Albourne Green (1 mile north-east), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Woodmancote (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south).
Near you in Albourne
For rail, the closest station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.