West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lower Horncroft
Flat roof surveys around Lower Horncroft, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roof survey in Lower Horncroft: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’re worried about blocked or damaged outlets and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
In a small place like Lower Horncroft, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Lower Horncroft
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Horncroft?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Lower Horncroft as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Lower Horncroft?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Lower Horncroft
With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.2 miles south-west, Lower Horncroft sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fittleworth CofE Village School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lower Horncroft, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Lower Horncroft and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Horncroft
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel and Lodge Hill Residential Centre. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Horncroft include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
Common roof problems in Lower Horncroft
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
The streets around a church like Church of St Agatha are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Horncroft
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a small place like Lower Horncroft, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Horncroft
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Lower Horncroft, 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.