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Flat Roof Survey in Thakeham
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Thakeham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roof survey in Thakeham: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and raised blisters across the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Thakeham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Thakeham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Thakeham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thakeham?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Thakeham in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Thakeham is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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 it applies.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Thakeham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Parham House, about 3.6 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Thakeham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Rydon Community College: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Thakeham is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Thakeham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Thakeham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Bramble Lane and Cray's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Abingworth (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south-east), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), West Chiltington (1 mile north-west) and Heath Common (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Thakeham
Thakeham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 4.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What we are asked to look at in Thakeham
Water that does not 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 makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Thakeham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Thakeham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Thakeham, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.