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Flat roof survey in Sutton, West Sussex
Need a flat roof survey in Sutton? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Sutton
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Sutton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Sutton (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Towns and villages near Sutton
Also in Sutton
Why act early in Sutton
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. For older village homes like those around Sutton, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Sutton
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
Common questions in Sutton
Is Sutton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Sutton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Local flat roofs in Sutton
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Bignor Roman Villa about 0.8 miles east, Sutton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Amberley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Surveys in Sutton work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Sutton and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Sutton 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.