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Flat roof survey in Ifieldwood, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ifieldwood.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Ifieldwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ifieldwood
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ifieldwood
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. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and raised blisters across the surface.
Some older homes in villages like Ifieldwood are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Questions from Ifieldwood
How do I find out if my home in Ifieldwood is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Ifieldwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Ifieldwood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How do I book a survey in Ifieldwood?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Common roof problems in Ifieldwood
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
Take a building like The Mill Primary Academy: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Towns and villages near Ifieldwood
Other services in Ifieldwood
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Ifieldwood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Local flat roofs in Ifieldwood
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you run a business near County Mall, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Landlords with a home close to Ifield station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. In Ifieldwood, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
We survey roofs across RH11 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ifieldwood: Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ifieldwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub. Ifieldwood’s nearest station is Ifield station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.