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Flat roof survey in River, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in River, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What we’re asked to look at in River
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flat roof survey in River
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We are frequently asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and raised blisters across the surface, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like River are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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.
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.
- Where
- River (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like River, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in River, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for flat roof surveys in River
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys around River
Historic houses like Petworth House, about 2.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around River goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. River is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU28 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside River, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Near you in River
In River, that means homes and buildings near The Hollist Arms Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graffham Common and Blackdown.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Nearby places to River
What else we do in River
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around River can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any 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.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in River
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
River: your questions answered
Is River within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is River in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and River is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.