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Flat roof survey in Dial Post, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Dial Post and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Dial Post: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed failed seals around rooflight kerbs and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Older buildings in small places like Dial Post may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Dial Post (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Dial Post
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Dial Post, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Common questions in Dial Post
Will you come out to Dial Post?
Yes. Dial Post is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dial Post?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Dial Post. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Also in Dial Post
Flat roofs in Dial Post
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Around Dial Post, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. For properties in and around Dial Post, we check what can be seen safely and explain what we find.
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Dial Post, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Dial Post include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dial Post
For a walk, there’s Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Useful tips for Dial Post property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
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.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Dial Post, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.