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Domewood Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Domewood and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Domewood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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About our flat roof survey in Domewood
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and gaps at upstands and abutments, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Domewood, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Domewood (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Domewood: local notes
About 3.5 miles south-east lies Saint Hill Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Domewood has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Imberhorne School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Domewood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Domewood, we can come and survey your property. Domewood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
All of RH10 is covered for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Herons Lea, Herons Close and Snow Hill. Other places close to Domewood include Snow Hill (1 mile south-west), Furnace Wood (1 mile south-east), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles south-west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Domewood
In Domewood, that means homes and buildings near The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Domewood includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Domewood
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a place like Domewood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Domewood
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Landlords with a home close to East Grinstead station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Domewood questions
Will you come out to Domewood?
Yes, Domewood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you cover Domewood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
How do I book a survey in Domewood?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.