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Flat roof survey in Hampers Green, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hampers Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Hampers Green
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. If you’ve noticed outlets that hold water back and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hampers Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hampers Green (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
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.
Nearby places to Hampers Green
What else we do in Hampers Green
What we are asked to look at in Hampers Green
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Petworth Cof E Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
Flat roof surveys around Hampers Green
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Petworth House about 0.6 miles south, Hampers Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Hampers Green is about 13 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hampers Green and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across West Sussex, we cover Hampers Green. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in GU28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include London Road, Hampers Green and Northend Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hampers Green: Petworth (1 mile south), Tillington (1 mile south-west), Upperton (1 mile west), Haslingbourne (2 miles south) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hampers Green
Around Hampers Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles south) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.5 miles west). Not far away are The Mens.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Hampers Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. 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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hampers Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Hampers Green
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A written report with photos
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Hampers Green
Is my home in Hampers Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Hampers Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Hampers Green is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How do I book a survey in Hampers Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.