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Wivelsfield Green Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Wivelsfield Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Wivelsfield Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
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.
About our flat roof survey in Wivelsfield Green
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Wivelsfield Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the price in Wivelsfield Green
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Local flat roofs in Wivelsfield Green
Ockenden Manor, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wivelsfield Green. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building such as Wivelsfield Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Ote Hall Chapel: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Wivelsfield station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Surveys in Wivelsfield Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wivelsfield Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wivelsfield Green
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wivelsfield Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is 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.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
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. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Wivelsfield Green questions
How do I find out if my home in Wivelsfield Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Wivelsfield Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.