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Flat Roof Survey in Angmering
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Angmering and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Local flat roofs in Angmering
Angmering lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Historic houses like Ecclesden Manor, about 0.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Angmering goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Margaret are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Angmering is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Angmering, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Station Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Angmering, we cover Hammerpot (1 mile north), Hangleton (1 mile south-east), East Preston (1 mile south), West Preston (1 mile south-west) and Angmering-on-Sea (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in Angmering
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Spotted Cow pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Flat roof survey in Angmering
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re often asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and outlets that hold water back, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
Around Angmering, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Angmering (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Angmering
Also in Angmering
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Angmering questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Angmering, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Angmering is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Angmering?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically 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 look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Angmering is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Angmering
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you own a rental within reach of Angmering station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Landlords, agents and block managers in Angmering
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.