West Sussex · London and the South East
Twineham Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Twineham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Twineham: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs 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. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and standing water left after rain, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Twineham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Twineham (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Twineham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Twineham?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Twineham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Twineham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat and commercial roofs around Twineham
The wider area around Twineham has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.1 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as Twineham CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Twineham is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. In Twineham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH17. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Twineham Green (1 mile north), Wineham (1 mile west), Crosspost (2 miles north), High Cross (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Around Twineham
In Twineham, that means homes and buildings near St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Twineham is Burgess Hill station, roughly 3.7 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2 miles east) and Burgess Hill Museum (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Nearby places to Twineham
Also in Twineham
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
When to book a survey in Twineham
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.