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Flat Roof Survey in Almodington
Flat roof surveys in Almodington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Almodington
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits, cracks and crazing and pools of water lying on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Almodington, 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 booking.
The written findings come 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
- Almodington (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Nearby places to Almodington
Other services in Almodington
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roofs in Almodington
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Almodington, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Earnley Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Birdham CE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Almodington and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Almodington: Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Near you in Almodington
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, roughly 4.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Almodington includes Pilsey Island.
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Almodington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Almodington
Every flat roof covering has a working life. 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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Common questions in Almodington
How do I find out if my home in Almodington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Almodington?
Yes, Almodington is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.