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Flat roof survey in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Scaynes Hill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Common questions in Scaynes Hill
Do you carry out roof surveys in Scaynes Hill?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Scaynes Hill is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Scaynes Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
About our flat roof survey in Scaynes Hill
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. Typical surveys look at cracked or split membrane and damaged trims at the roof edge, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Scaynes Hill take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Scaynes Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why act early in Scaynes Hill
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Scaynes Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Scaynes Hill
With Ockenden Manor about 4.1 miles west, Scaynes Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as St Augustine's CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Haywards Heath station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Scaynes Hill, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across RH17 for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Scaynes Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
When to book a survey in Scaynes Hill
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take an older house close to Church of St Augustine of Canterbury: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report