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Flat Roof Survey in Westmeston
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Westmeston, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Westmeston: 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. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We are often asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and raised blisters across the surface, across mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Westmeston take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Westmeston
Will you come out to Westmeston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover Westmeston?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Westmeston?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I book a survey in Westmeston?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westmeston
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Flat roof surveys around Westmeston
Preston Manor & Gardens, about 4.9 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Westmeston. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Martin: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Westmeston and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Westmeston and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in BN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Around Westmeston
Around Westmeston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bull Hotel and Downlands Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Westmeston includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westmeston can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Westmeston
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across often include:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Landlords with a home close to Hassocks station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
Towns and villages near Westmeston
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What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Westmeston needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.