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Flat roof survey in Forge Wood, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Forge Wood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Forge Wood
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We’re frequently asked to look into standing water left after rain and blistering in felt or asphalt, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Around a smaller place like Forge Wood, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Forge Wood
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Within a mile and a half or so of Forge Wood there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Forge Wood Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Hotels and guest houses near Forge Wood can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Forge Wood, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Forge Wood is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys.
Every address in RH10 and RH6 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Forge Wood
We work in homes and buildings around Worth Park Gardens, The Greyhound pub and The Gatwick School and the streets around them. Forge Wood’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Forge Wood includes Tilgate Lake.
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What we’re asked to look at in Forge Wood
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For landlords with property near Three Bridges station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Forge Wood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Forge Wood, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Useful tips for Forge Wood property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. In an older home around Forge Wood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Common questions in Forge Wood
Is Forge Wood in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Forge Wood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Forge Wood, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How fast do 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. Reports are sent by email.
How much is a survey?
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 with VAT included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.