West Sussex · London and the South East
Coolham Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Coolham and across West Sussex.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How a flat roof survey works in Coolham
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at failed seals around rooflight kerbs and splits, cracks and crazing, on EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
Somewhere as small as Coolham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Coolham?
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Billingshurst station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Coolham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Coolham
Will you come out to Coolham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Coolham?
Yes, Coolham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How do I book a survey in Coolham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
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.
Nearby places to Coolham
Other services in Coolham
Flat roof surveys around Coolham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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. 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 check with the council.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Mission 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 William Penn School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Bookings from Coolham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Coolham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Every address in RH13 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Coolham include Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Coolham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Selsey Arms Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coolham include Knepp Wildland.