West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Heyshott
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Heyshott. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Questions from Heyshott
Do you cover smaller places like Heyshott?
Yes. Heyshott is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heyshott?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
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. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How a flat roof survey works in Heyshott
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Typical surveys look at outlets that hold water back and blistering in felt or asphalt, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Heyshott, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Why act early in Heyshott
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Around Heyshott, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys in Heyshott: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Cowdray House, about 2.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Heyshott. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Heyshott and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in GU29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Heyshott include Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Around Heyshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Heyshott?
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Problems we come across often include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St James, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heyshott
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Heyshott can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.