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Flat roof survey in West Green, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in West Green, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in West Green
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. 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 note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most frequently book us about loose or cracked edge trims and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
In a smaller place like West Green, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common questions in West Green
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in West Green worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it as you book. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Is my home in West Green listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you work in West Green?
Yes, we do. We carry out flat roof surveys in West Green.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Why it is worth a survey now in West Green
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a smaller place like West Green, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in West Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
If you run a business near County Mall, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys in West Green: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Crawley, which West Green is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Crawley station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. Surveys in West Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Flat roof surveys in RH11 and RH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
Near you in West Green
Around West Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College, Grattons Park and Dr Samuel Johnson pub, among other places. The closest station to West Green is Crawley station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (under half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). The countryside around West Green includes Tilgate Lake.
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around West Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the price in West Green
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.