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Flat roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Nutbourne, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof survey in Nutbourne: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or cracked edge trims and water getting in at rooflights.
In a small place like Nutbourne, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Nutbourne (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Nutbourne
About 1.8 miles west lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Nutbourne has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as West Chiltington Community Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Nutbourne is about 3 miles north of Storrington, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Nutbourne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stream Lane and Nutbourne Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Nutbourne, we cover Marehill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), West Chiltington (1 mile east), Gay Street (1 mile north) and West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Nutbourne
In Nutbourne, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun Inn. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Amberley Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Useful tips for Nutbourne property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is frequently a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. For older village homes like those around Nutbourne, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Nutbourne, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Nutbourne, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common roof problems in Nutbourne
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 often asked to look at:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Nutbourne
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Nutbourne
Is Nutbourne in the area you cover?
Yes, Nutbourne is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nutbourne as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Nutbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Nutbourne is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.