West Sussex · London and the South East
Fittleworth Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Fittleworth and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Do you need a flat roof survey in Fittleworth?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If you look after a building such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
How a flat roof survey works in Fittleworth
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about raised blisters across the surface and upstands pulling away from walls.
Older buildings in small places like Fittleworth may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Fittleworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Nearby places to Fittleworth
Also in Fittleworth
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fittleworth
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Local flat roofs in Fittleworth
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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. About 2.1 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Fittleworth has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If your house is among the older ones 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. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fittleworth can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our West Sussex coverage includes Fittleworth and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Fittleworth
In Fittleworth, that means homes and buildings near The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and The Mens.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Fittleworth
Is my home in Fittleworth listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is Fittleworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.