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Pulborough Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Pulborough? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Pulborough
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
In a smaller place like Pulborough, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Pulborough
How do I find out if my home in Pulborough is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Parking around Pulborough is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Pulborough, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pulborough
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Pulborough. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Pulborough
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Pulborough station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
Flat roofs in Pulborough
With Old Place Manor about 0.4 miles west, Pulborough sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Pulborough and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Pulborough and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close and the roads around them. Being close to the A283, Pulborough is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Pulborough: Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Pulborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Oddfellows Arms. The closest station to Pulborough is Pulborough station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.