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Broomershill Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Broomershill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Broomershill: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We’re frequently asked to look into outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
In a small place like Broomershill, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Broomershill questions
Will you come out to Broomershill?
Yes, Broomershill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broomershill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Places near Broomershill
What else we do in Broomershill
Local flat roofs in Broomershill
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Old Place Manor about 1 mile west, Broomershill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Broomershill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Broomershill: Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Broomershill
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Public House. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. A little further out are Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The Mens.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
If you are 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.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Broomershill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Broomershill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broomershill
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.