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Highbrook Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Highbrook, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Why get it checked now?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Highbrook, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Highbrook
- Photos and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Highbrook: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and people most frequently book us about blocked or damaged outlets and gaps at upstands and abutments.
Older buildings in small places like Highbrook may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Highbrook
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
For landlords with property near Balcombe station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Nearby places to Highbrook
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Flat and commercial roofs around Highbrook
The wider area around Highbrook has a long history of building, with Priest House about 1.5 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Highbrook, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Highbrook and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Flat roof surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Highbrook, we cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Highbrook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ardingly Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Highbrook includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Common questions in Highbrook
Do you carry out roof surveys in Highbrook?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Highbrook?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Highbrook
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Highbrook
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Highbrook, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.