West Sussex · London and the South East
Ashurst Wood Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Ashurst Wood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Ashurst Wood
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Common reasons to book include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you look after a building such as Ashurst Wood Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashurst Wood
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Ashurst Wood, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ashurst Wood (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashurst Wood
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. For older village homes like those around Ashurst Wood, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashurst Wood
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Ashurst Wood: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst Wood is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Ashurst Wood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Ashurst Wood as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Ashurst Wood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- 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 report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashurst Wood. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashurst Wood
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 1.9 miles north-east lies Hammerwood Park, a reminder of how long the area around Ashurst Wood has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Dunstan, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Ashurst Wood is about 2 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In Ashurst Wood, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ashurst Wood. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH19 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Woods Hill Lane, Wray Close and Woods Hill Close. If you are just outside Ashurst Wood, we cover East Grinstead (2 miles north-west), Hammerwood (2 miles north-east), Saint Hill Green (2 miles west), Dormans Park (3 miles north-west) and Dormansland (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (10 miles west) and Bewbush (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Ashurst Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Maypole Inn, Sackville School and Stoke Brunswick School, among other places. The closest station to Ashurst Wood is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.