West Sussex · London and the South East
Pease Pottage Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Pease Pottage, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
How a flat roof survey works in Pease Pottage
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. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are splits, cracks and crazing and pools of water lying on the roof.
In smaller places like Pease Pottage, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
You receive the findings 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.
- Where
- Pease Pottage (RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Pease Pottage
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Pease Pottage, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Pease Pottage
Is Pease Pottage within the area you cover?
Yes. Pease Pottage is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Pease Pottage listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Pease Pottage?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Pease Pottage
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. Pease Pottage is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt.
For landlords with property near Crawley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Discovery New School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you run a business near County Mall, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Pease Pottage is about 2 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pease Pottage and nearby. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small.
All of RH11 is covered for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bellevue Farm Road, Gordons Way and Stanford Brook Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Pease Pottage include Furnace Green (2 miles north-east), Balcombe Lane (3 miles east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east), Staplefield (3 miles south) and Worth Abbey (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles west) and West Green (3 miles north).
Around Pease Pottage
Around Pease Pottage, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Black Swan pub, Tilgate Park and Cottesmore School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crawley station, about 2 miles north. A little further out are County Mall (2.1 miles north) and Crawley Museum (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.