West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Tower Hill, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Tower Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Tower Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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About our flat roof survey in Tower Hill
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: 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 can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and upstands pulling away from walls, across mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Tower Hill may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Tower Hill
Will you come out to Tower Hill?
Yes. Tower Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Tower Hill?
Yes, Tower Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What we’re asked to look at in Tower Hill
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Landlords with a home close to Christs Hospital station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Flat and commercial roofs around Tower Hill
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes 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. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John's Catholic Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tower Hill is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Around Tower Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School, Warnham Park and The Doyle School of Design and Technology, among other places. The closest station to Tower Hill is Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Tower Hill includes Warnham LNR.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tower Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tower Hill
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
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