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Flat roof survey in Staplefield, West Sussex
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Staplefield.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Staplefield
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’re worried about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Staplefield, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Staplefield
Landlords and letting agents in Staplefield book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Staplefield
Do you cover smaller places like Staplefield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Staplefield listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Staplefield can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Staplefield
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 0.4 miles east lies Tyes Place, a reminder of how long the area around Staplefield has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like St Mark's CofE Primary School: 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 Balcombe station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mark are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. In Staplefield, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across West Sussex, we cover Staplefield.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Staplefield, we cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Staplefield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Victory Inn, among other places. The closest station to Staplefield is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.