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Poynings Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Poynings. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
Useful tips for Poynings property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How a flat roof survey works in Poynings
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s 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 photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into raised blisters across the surface and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, across felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Poynings may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Poynings
Poynings is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Portslade Manor, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Poynings. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Church of the Holy Trinity, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Poynings, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in BN45 is covered for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets like The Street and Cora's Walk. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Poynings
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak pub, among other places. The closest station to Poynings is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Poynings
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. In a place like Poynings, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Poynings
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Poynings
Is the coastal weather around Poynings hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Poynings within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
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 will identify it on the day.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Poynings?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
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What affects the price in Poynings
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Poynings, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Poynings frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Poynings
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.