West Sussex · London and the South East
Coldwaltham Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Coldwaltham, with photographs and a written report.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
How a flat roof survey works in Coldwaltham
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and cracked or split membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Coldwaltham are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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.
- Where
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Coldwaltham
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Coldwaltham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coldwaltham
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Coldwaltham
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you look after a building such as St James' CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
Local flat roofs in Coldwaltham
The wider area around Coldwaltham has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 2 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Giles: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you let a flat or house near Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Bookings from Coldwaltham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Coldwaltham. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Coldwaltham, we cover Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Coldwaltham
Around Coldwaltham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Labouring Man pub and Lodge Hill Residential Centre. Coldwaltham’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). For a walk, there is Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Coldwaltham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Coldwaltham. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Coldwaltham
How do I find out if my home in Coldwaltham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Coldwaltham?
Yes, Coldwaltham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Coldwaltham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.