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Itchingfield Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Itchingfield? We carry out flat roof surveys in Itchingfield and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys in Itchingfield: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. 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.
For landlords with property near Christs Hospital station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Nicolas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Barns Green Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Itchingfield and the surrounding area. Itchingfield is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the RH13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Around Itchingfield
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School. Itchingfield’s nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Itchingfield includes Warnham LNR.
Flat roof survey in Itchingfield
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and upstands pulling away from walls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Itchingfield 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Itchingfield: your questions answered
Do you cover Itchingfield?
Yes, Itchingfield is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Itchingfield within the area you cover?
Yes, Itchingfield is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Itchingfield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Itchingfield and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Itchingfield can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass