West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Whitehall
Flat roof surveys in Whitehall, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
Common questions in Whitehall
Do you carry out roof surveys in Whitehall?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Whitehall as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Whitehall?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. 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.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
About our flat roof survey in Whitehall
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. 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’re worried about signs of deflection in the roof deck and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Whitehall 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Whitehall (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Whitehall
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flat roof surveys around Whitehall
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For an older house near a landmark like The Church of St Mary the Virgin, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shipley CofE Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Whitehall and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Whitehall and the places around it. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Whitehall, we cover Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Whitehall
Whitehall’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre. Open spaces near Whitehall include Knepp Wildland.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Whitehall can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, 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 is access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
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Useful tips for Whitehall property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge 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.