West Sussex · London and the South East
Aldwick Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Aldwick, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
Surveys for landlords and agents in Aldwick
Landlords and agents in Aldwick book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Flat roof survey in Aldwick
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Typical surveys look at leaks around rooflights and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Aldwick can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Aldwick
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Common questions in Aldwick
Is the coastal weather around Aldwick hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Aldwick is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is my home in Aldwick listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Aldwick?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Nearby places to Aldwick
Also in Aldwick
Flat roofs in Aldwick
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Aldwick, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Richard’s Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you own a rental within reach of Bognor Regis station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We visit Aldwick as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Aldwick is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Near you in Aldwick
In Aldwick, that means homes and buildings near West Park, The Regis School and The Regis School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Aldwick?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Take a building like Nyewood CofE Junior School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Aldwick, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A written report with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
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. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Being in a smaller place like Aldwick doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.