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Flat Roof Survey in Horsted Keynes
Need a flat roof survey in Horsted Keynes? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Horsted Keynes, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Flat roof survey in Horsted Keynes: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits, cracks and crazing and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Horsted Keynes may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Local flat roofs in Horsted Keynes
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 3 miles north-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around Horsted Keynes has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as St Giles CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Take an older house close to St Giles' Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Haywards Heath station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Horsted Keynes across London and South East England. Horsted Keynes is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across RH17 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Horsted Keynes include Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Around Horsted Keynes
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Green Man pub and the streets around them. Horsted Keynes’s nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Horsted Keynes includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
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Horsted Keynes questions
Is Horsted Keynes within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Horsted Keynes?
Yes, Horsted Keynes is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Horsted Keynes as anywhere else.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Useful tips for Horsted Keynes property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Horsted Keynes, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Horsted Keynes
- Photos and a written report every time
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Horsted Keynes. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.