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Flat roof survey in Bolney, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Bolney, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How a flat roof survey works in Bolney
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistering in felt or asphalt and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Older buildings in small places like Bolney 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bolney
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bolney. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bolney
Do you cover smaller places like Bolney?
Yes, Bolney is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Bolney?
Yes, Bolney is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Bolney?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat and commercial roofs around Bolney
Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 2.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bolney goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Bolney CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own a rental within reach of Wivelsfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bolney and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH17 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bolney
For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bolney
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary Magdalene's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Bolney 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Bolney, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bolney
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Surveys on any day of the week
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.