Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
West Hill Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for West Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in West Hill
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around West Hill, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. On a bungalow or cottage around West Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from West Hill
Is West Hill within the area you cover?
Yes. West Hill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near West Hill, such as hotels?
Yes. As well as homes, we check flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in West Hill?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a flat roof survey looks like in West Hill
West Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Royal Pavilion, about 0.6 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Hill. 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.
The streets around a church like Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around West Hill means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Anyone responsible for a site like St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Hill can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. West Hill is one of the places in Brighton and Hove where we work for flat roof surveys.
Every address in BN1, BN3 and BN2 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A2010, West Hill is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around West Hill: Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, West Hill has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Around West Hill
Around West Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brighton Girls, The Cow pub and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. West Hill has its own railway station: Brighton station. Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around West Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- 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 photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.