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Flat Roof Survey in Bepton Common
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Bepton Common, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Bepton Common, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Bepton Common
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Bepton Common are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bepton Common (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bepton Common
How do I find out if my home in Bepton Common is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Bepton Common?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you cover Bepton Common for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Bepton Common included.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
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What else we do in Bepton Common
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a close look.
Flat and commercial roofs around Bepton Common
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Bepton Common, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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 normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Midhurst CofE Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bepton Common is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We visit Bepton Common as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Bepton Road and Severals Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Midhurst (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile west), West Lavington (1 mile east) and Stedham (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (14 miles east).
Around Bepton Common
In Bepton Common, that means homes and buildings near St Margaret's Convent, The Royal Oak Public House and Midhurst Rother College. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Midhurst Museum (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Bepton Common includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo 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. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bepton Common
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
With Cowdray House about 1.3 miles north-east, the area around Bepton Common has a long history. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT