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Flat roof survey in Bedham, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Bedham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Local flat roofs in Bedham
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 2.2 miles east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Bedham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. For landlords with property near Pulborough station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. If you are in Bedham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Bedham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan Hotel. The closest station to Bedham is Pulborough station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Bignor Hill.
How a flat roof survey works in Bedham
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and raised blisters across the surface.
Older buildings in small places like Bedham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Bedham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Bedham questions
Is my home in Bedham listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Bedham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot 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.
Other services in Bedham
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bedham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Bedham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note where water lies after a downpour
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.