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Heath Common Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Heath Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Heath Common
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
In a small place like Heath Common, 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, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why act early in Heath Common
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Heath Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Places near Heath Common
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Useful tips for Heath Common property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Heath Common questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Heath Common, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Heath Common is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Flat roof surveys in Heath Common: local notes
With Parham House about 3.1 miles west, Heath Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Sepulchre, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Thakeham Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Heath Common means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Heath Common is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Heath Common. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH20. Streets in the area include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Heath Common: Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Heath Common
In Heath Common, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Heath Common, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.