West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in High Cross, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around High Cross, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Cross
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or split membrane and blistering in felt or asphalt, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like High Cross, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- High Cross (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to High Cross
Other services in High Cross
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Cross
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Flat and commercial roofs around High Cross
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Hassocks station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building like Albourne CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in High Cross, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover High Cross. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around High Cross: Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
What’s near High Cross
The closest station to High Cross is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like High Cross, 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.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in High Cross, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Common questions in High Cross
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Cross?
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 High Cross in the area you cover?
Yes, High Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.