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Plummers Plain Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Plummers Plain and across West Sussex.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Plummers Plain
Water through a flat roof does not 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. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’re worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass alike.
Somewhere as small as Plummers Plain, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Plummers Plain (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Plummers Plain property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Plummers Plain
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Plummers Plain
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Plummers Plain can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Plummers Plain
The wider area around Plummers Plain has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 2.9 miles east. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Faygate station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Newells Preparatory School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Plummers Plain is about 4 miles east of Horsham, in West Sussex. In Plummers Plain, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Plummers Plain is one of the places in West Sussex we cover.
Surveys in RH13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Handford Way, Handcross Road and Hammerpond Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Plummers Plain: Slaugham (1 mile east), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-west), Handcross (2 miles north-east), Mannings Heath (2 miles west) and Crabtree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Plummers Plain
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. The closest station to Plummers Plain is Faygate station, roughly 3.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Plummers Plain includes Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
Plummers Plain questions
Will you come out to Plummers Plain?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Plummers Plain is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.