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Flat roof survey in Southwater, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys around Southwater, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Southwater
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Southwater, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Southwater (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Southwater
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Christs Hospital station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building like Southwater Infant Academy, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to Holy Innocents Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Southwater is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Southwater are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Southwater is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH13 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, Walmer Close and Pevensey Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Southwater include Tower Hill (2 miles north), Nuthurst (2 miles east), Brooks Green (2 miles west), Barns Green (2 miles west) and Maplehurst (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Southwater
We work in homes and buildings around The Lintot pub and The Doyle School of Design and Technology and the streets around them. The closest station to Southwater is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Christs Hospital School Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Why get it checked now?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. In an older home around Southwater, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Southwater
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Southwater
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Southwater book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Southwater, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Common questions in Southwater
Do you carry out roof surveys in Southwater?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Southwater as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Southwater?
Yes, Southwater is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.