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Flat roof survey in Avisford, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Avisford, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Avisford
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you are worried about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and splits and cracks in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Avisford, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Avisford (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Avisford
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Avisford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Avisford, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 is 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Avisford
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Avisford, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often 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. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Avisford as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Avisford and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Avisford, we cover Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Avisford
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Avisford
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Avisford questions
How do I find out if my home in Avisford is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Avisford within the area you cover?
Yes, Avisford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What happens next?
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.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Avisford, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for flat roof surveys in Avisford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.