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Flat roof survey in Kent Street, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Kent Street, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Kent Street
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and leaks around rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Kent Street, flat roofs are normally 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. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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
- Kent Street (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
FAQs for Kent Street
Do you cover smaller places like Kent Street?
Yes, Kent Street is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Kent Street listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Kent Street?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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What affects the price in Kent Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for flat roof surveys in Kent Street, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Kent Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Kent Street
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Wherever the property is around Kent Street, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation. For any home in Kent Street, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kent Street is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In Kent Street, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Kent Street is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Wineham (1 mile south-east), Cowfold (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (2 miles east), Shermanbury (2 miles south-west) and Twineham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Kent Street
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Kent Street includes Knepp Wildland.