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Flat Roof Survey in Wivelsfield
Flat roof surveys around Wivelsfield, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Wivelsfield
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We’re often asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Wivelsfield, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Wivelsfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Nearby places to Wivelsfield
What else we do in Wivelsfield
Common roof problems in Wivelsfield
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For landlords with property near Wivelsfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
FAQs for Wivelsfield
Do you cover smaller places like Wivelsfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Wivelsfield is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
Flat roofs in Wivelsfield
About 3.6 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wivelsfield Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Wivelsfield and the rest of West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Wivelsfield. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Wivelsfield include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Wivelsfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Wivelsfield includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wivelsfield
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Wivelsfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Wivelsfield, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.