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Flat Roof Survey in Alfold Bars
Need a flat roof survey in Alfold Bars? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Alfold Bars: what you get
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. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water left after rain and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a small place like Alfold Bars, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
What affects the price in Alfold Bars
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Why it is worth a survey now in Alfold Bars
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Alfold Bars, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Alfold Bars questions
Do you cover Alfold Bars?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Alfold Bars as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Alfold Bars is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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Flat roof surveys in Alfold Bars: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like Loxwood Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Alfold Bars is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Alfold Bars is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in RH14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Alfold Bars include Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Around Alfold Bars
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown pub and Fir Tree Copse, among other places. Open spaces near Alfold Bars include Shillinglee Lake.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Alfold Bars can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.