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Flat roof survey in Lurgashall, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Lurgashall.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Lurgashall
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked or split membrane and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
In a village or hamlet like Lurgashall, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Lurgashall can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
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When to book a survey in Lurgashall
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Lawrence, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Common questions in Lurgashall
Is Lurgashall within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Lurgashall listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How do I book a survey in Lurgashall?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Lurgashall
Petworth House, about 3.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lurgashall. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Haslemere station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Lurgashall, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lurgashall is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across GU28 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Lurgashall
Lurgashall’s nearest station is Haslemere station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Lurgashall includes Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.