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Flat Roof Survey in Durfold Wood
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Durfold Wood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Durfold Wood
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about outlets that hold water back and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Durfold Wood, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Durfold Wood
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 photos.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Durfold Wood
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Witley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Durfold Wood, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Durfold Wood is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in RH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Durfold Wood: Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
What’s near Durfold Wood
The nearest railway station is Witley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
For landlords and managing agents
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.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Durfold Wood questions
Do you cover smaller places like Durfold Wood?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Durfold Wood in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Durfold Wood is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
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 quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
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 we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Durfold Wood?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Durfold Wood 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.