West Sussex · London and the South East
Rudgwick Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Rudgwick from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- A sagging deck under the covering
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat roof survey in Rudgwick: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked or split membrane and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Somewhere as small as Rudgwick, 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. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Rudgwick may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Rudgwick
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Rudgwick
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Anyone responsible for a site like Rudgwick Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Christs Hospital station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Rudgwick and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Rudgwick is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH12 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road. We also cover Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Rudgwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House. For rail, the closest station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
FAQs for Rudgwick
Is Rudgwick within the area you cover?
Yes, Rudgwick is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Rudgwick?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Rudgwick is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Rudgwick needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Towns and villages near Rudgwick
What else we do in Rudgwick
Do you need a flat roof survey in Rudgwick?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs