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Flat Roof Survey in Broadbridge Heath
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Broadbridge Heath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Broadbridge Heath
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We are frequently asked to look into standing water left after rain and cracked or split membrane, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
In a smaller place like Broadbridge Heath, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Broadbridge Heath
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Questions from Broadbridge Heath
Do you cover smaller places like Broadbridge Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Broadbridge Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Nearby places to Broadbridge Heath
What else we do in Broadbridge Heath
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Broadbridge Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. 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.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What affects the price in Broadbridge Heath
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Local flat roofs in Broadbridge Heath
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark like St. John's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Shelley Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Broadbridge Heath is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Broadbridge Heath is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Broadbridge Heath include Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Broadbridge Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Warnham LNR.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broadbridge Heath
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 around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.