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Flat roof survey in Lambs Green, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys across Lambs Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Lambs Green
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 mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or cracked edge trims and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
In a village or hamlet like Lambs Green, flat roofs are typically 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. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Lambs Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is 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.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Common roof problems in Lambs Green
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Flat roofs in Lambs Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Faygate station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you run a business near County Mall, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lambs Green. Across West Sussex, we cover Lambs Green.
All of RH12 is covered for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lambs Green
Around Lambs Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, among other places. Lambs Green’s nearest station is Faygate station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Why act early in Lambs Green
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. In a small place like Lambs Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Lambs Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Lambs Green questions
Is Lambs Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Lambs Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Lambs Green is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Lambs Green?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.