West Sussex · London and the South East
Hurst Wickham Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Hurst Wickham and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
How a flat roof survey works in Hurst Wickham
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at leaks around rooflights and gaps at upstands and abutments, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Hurst Wickham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Common roof problems in Hurst Wickham
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St George, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
What happens on the day
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 normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hurst Wickham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is 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.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hurst Wickham
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hurst Wickham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hurst Wickham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hurst Wickham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Questions from Hurst Wickham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hurst Wickham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Hurst Wickham is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Hurst Wickham?
Yes, Hurst Wickham is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Hurst Wickham?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. 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.
Nearby places to Hurst Wickham
What else we do in Hurst Wickham
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hurst Wickham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 5 miles north lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hurst Wickham has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like St Lawrence CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In Hurst Wickham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Hurst Wickham include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Hurst Wickham
In Hurst Wickham, that means homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub and the streets around them. Hurst Wickham’s nearest station is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.