West Sussex · London and the South East
Chelwood Gate Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Chelwood Gate, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Prices for flat roof surveys in Chelwood Gate
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roof survey in Chelwood Gate
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and upstands pulling away from walls.
In a small place like Chelwood Gate, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Questions from Chelwood Gate
Do you cover smaller places like Chelwood Gate?
Yes. Chelwood Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Chelwood Gate listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Chelwood Gate
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung 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. About 3.8 miles north-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Chelwood Gate has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Chelwood Gate Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Chelwood Gate, we can come and survey your property. Chelwood Gate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH17 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns. Close by, we survey roofs in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Near you in Chelwood Gate
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Chelwood Gate, 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.
- 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.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.