West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Arundel
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Arundel, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Flat roof survey in Arundel
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt alike.
In a smaller place like Arundel, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Arundel
Arundel lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Trinity Congregational Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Arundel, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Arundel and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Arundel. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, and we cover them all. Arundel is on the A27 and A284, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Around Arundel
We work in homes and buildings around Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms and the streets around them. Arundel’s nearest station is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Arundel, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Arundel
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
What we’re asked to look at in Arundel
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
Ecclesden Manor, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Arundel. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Also near Arundel
What else we do in Arundel
FAQs for Arundel
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Arundel, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Will you come out to Arundel?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Arundel?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.