West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Broomer's Corner
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Broomer's Corner, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broomer's Corner
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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Broomer's Corner, flat roofs are normally 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 as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Broomer's Corner (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broomer's Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Broomer's Corner, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Broomer's Corner: your questions answered
Will you come out to Broomer's Corner?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Broomer's Corner?
Yes, Broomer's Corner is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around Broomer's Corner
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like William Penn School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. The streets around a church like St Mary's Mission Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Broomer's Corner is about 7 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Broomer's Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Broomer's Corner. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH13. Local streets include Saucelands Lane, Sincox Lane and Hooklands Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Broomer's Corner: Whitehall (1 mile east), Shipley (1 mile north-east), Dragons Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and Ashington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Broomer's Corner
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Towns and villages near Broomer's Corner
What else we do in Broomer's Corner
When to book a survey in Broomer's Corner
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you own a rental within reach of Billingshurst station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely