West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ifield, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Ifield, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Ifield: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and splits, cracks and crazing.
Around a smaller place like Ifield, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Blocked gutters on homes around Ifield overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent view of the roof
Questions from Ifield
My home in Ifield has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when you book. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Is my home in Ifield listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you work in Ifield?
Yes, we do. Ifield is part of the area we cover.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
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.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat roof surveys around Ifield
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Ifield has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For hotels and guest houses around Ifield, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Anyone responsible for a site like St Margaret's CofE Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Ifield and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Ifield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys.
Flat roof surveys in RH11 and RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ifield
Around Ifield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, Target Hill Park and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ifield
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we’re asked to look at in Ifield
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests 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 photographs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Take an older house close to St Margaret's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
What else we do in Ifield
What affects the price in Ifield
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
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.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Ifield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.