West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Littleworth, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Littleworth, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Littleworth, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Littleworth
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We’re often asked to look into splits, cracks and crazing and gaps at upstands and abutments, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Littleworth are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Littleworth
Do you carry out roof surveys in Littleworth?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Littleworth is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Littleworth is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Littleworth
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
For an older house near a landmark like St Michael and All Angels Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Littleworth
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Littleworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys in Littleworth: local notes
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. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building such as Jolesfield CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Littleworth and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Littleworth is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Flat roof surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Littleworth, we cover Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Littleworth
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.