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Flat roof survey in Newpound Common, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Newpound Common, with photos and a clear written report.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How a flat roof survey works in Newpound Common
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about splits and cracks in the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Newpound Common are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Book a survey every few years
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a small place like Newpound Common, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Newpound Common
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Common questions in Newpound Common
Do you cover smaller places like Newpound Common?
Yes. Newpound Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Newpound Common is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Flat roof surveys in Newpound Common: local notes
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wisborough Green Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Billingshurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Newpound Common, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Sussex, we cover Newpound Common. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across the RH14 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Newpound and Newpound Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Newpound Common
Around Newpound Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Newpound Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.