West Sussex · London and the South East
Rowfant Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowfant. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Rowfant
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber alike.
Somewhere as small as Rowfant, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Rowfant
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rowfant?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Rowfant?
Yes, Rowfant is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Rowfant, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Rowfant
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Historic houses such as Gravetye Manor, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Rowfant goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around County Mall may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For landlords with property near Three Bridges station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take an older house close to All Saints Parish Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Rowfant is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
We cover every part of RH10 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Around Rowfant
For rail, the closest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rowfant include Hedgecourt Lake.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rowfant
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Rowfant often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.