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Flat roof survey in Cootham, West Sussex
We carry out flat roof surveys in Cootham and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Cootham
Will you come out to Cootham?
Yes, Cootham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Cootham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cootham as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Flat roof survey in Cootham: what you get
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water getting in at rooflights and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Older buildings in small places like Cootham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Cootham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Cootham
About 1.1 miles west lies Parham House, a reminder of how long the area around Cootham has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Cootham is about 7 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Cootham are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RH20. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Warren Croft, Pulborough Road and The Crescent. If you’re just outside Cootham, we cover Storrington (1 mile east), Wiggonholt (2 miles north-west), Sullington (2 miles south-east), West Chiltington Common (2 miles north) and Abingworth (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south).
What’s near Cootham
We work in homes and buildings around Rydon Community College, Parham Park and The Crown Inn. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1 mile east) and Amberley Castle (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
For a price for your roof in Cootham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Cootham, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Why get it checked now?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Around Cootham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cootham
- Plain-English reports with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Cootham?
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take a building like Storrington Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
Also near Cootham
What else we do in Cootham
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cootham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Cootham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.