West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Plaistow, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Plaistow. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
About our flat roof survey in Plaistow
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you are worried about loose or cracked edge trims and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass alike.
Older buildings in small places like Plaistow may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Plaistow (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Plaistow
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
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Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
What affects the price in Plaistow
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Flat roof surveys in Plaistow: local notes
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Anyone responsible for a site like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Plaistow is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Plaistow, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Plaistow is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We cover every part of RH14 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as The Street, Loxwood Road and Oakfield, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Plaistow: Durfold Wood (1 mile north-west), Ifold (1 mile east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south), Loxwood (2 miles east) and Kirdford (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Plaistow
The countryside around Plaistow includes Shillinglee Lake.
Plaistow questions
Is Plaistow within the area you cover?
Yes, Plaistow is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Plaistow?
Yes, Plaistow is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Plaistow can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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 photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.