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Flat Roof Survey in Hoyle
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hoyle, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hoyle
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about loose or cracked edge trims and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hoyle are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hoyle
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Hoyle: local notes
Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Hoyle goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Midhurst Rother College, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Hoyle and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Hoyle and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Near you in Hoyle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Also in Hoyle
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Hoyle, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
FAQs for Hoyle
Do you cover smaller places like Hoyle?
Yes, Hoyle is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hoyle?
Yes, Hoyle is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hoyle as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Hoyle?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.