West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Colwood
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Colwood, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in Colwood: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about raised blisters across the surface and outlets that hold water back.
Some older homes in villages like Colwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Colwood (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Colwood: your questions answered
Will you come out to Colwood?
Yes, Colwood is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Colwood?
Yes, Colwood 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 let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Colwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Nearby places to Colwood
What else we do in Colwood
When to book a survey in Colwood
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
For any home in Colwood, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Colwood
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Flat roofs in Colwood
Historic houses such as Tyes Place, about 3.4 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Colwood goes. 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. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you are in Colwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Colwood
We work in homes and buildings around Leonardslee and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Colwood, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.