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Flat roof survey in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Hurstpierpoint. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Hurstpierpoint: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We are often asked to look into pools of water lying on the roof and a sagging deck under the covering, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Around a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Being in a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that 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.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Hurstpierpoint
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hurstpierpoint?
Yes, Hurstpierpoint is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Hurstpierpoint is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hurstpierpoint, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Hurstpierpoint
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys around Hurstpierpoint
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like St Lawrence CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Hurstpierpoint and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Every address in BN6 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Hurstpierpoint include the B2116. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Hurstpierpoint
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Poacher pub and Downlands Community School, among other places. Hurstpierpoint’s nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hurstpierpoint includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hurstpierpoint
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For an older house near a landmark such as Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Book a survey every few years
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hurstpierpoint
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hurstpierpoint and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.