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Flat roof survey in Handcross, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Handcross from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Handcross. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof survey in Handcross: what you get
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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and raised blisters across the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Handcross, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Handcross (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Handcross
Historic houses like Tyes Place, about 1.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Handcross goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
Take a building like Handcross Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Balcombe station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Handcross and the rest of West Sussex. Handcross is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys.
Surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Handcross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House and Handcross Park School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Handcross includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Handcross
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Handcross questions
Will you come out to Handcross?
Yes, Handcross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Handcross listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Handcross often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Handcross
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price 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
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
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. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Places near Handcross
Other services in Handcross
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.