West Sussex · London and the South East
Rowhook Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Rowhook, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Rowhook: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rowhook?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Rowhook in the area you cover?
Yes, Rowhook is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Rowhook?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Flat roof survey in Rowhook
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Rowhook take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Rowhook, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is 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.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Rowhook, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys in Rowhook: local notes
In Sussex, older roofs are often 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. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Warnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Rowhook get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in RH12 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rowhook
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Chequers Inn Public House and Farlington Strood Park. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, roughly 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
What affects the price in Rowhook
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rowhook
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Towns and villages near Rowhook
Also in Rowhook
What we’re asked to look at in Rowhook
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you look after a building such as Farlington School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes