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Flat roof survey in Bilsham, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Bilsham? You can book a flat roof survey in Bilsham and across West Sussex.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Bilsham: what you get
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about outlets that hold water back and standing water left after rain.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Bilsham take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bilsham
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bilsham and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in Bilsham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Bilsham
Do you cover smaller places like Bilsham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Bilsham hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
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Common roof problems in Bilsham
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Yapton CE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Bilsham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Bilsham, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bilsham
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. For an older or listed building in a place like Bilsham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Photos and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys around Bilsham
Bilsham is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Bilsham Chapel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Bilsham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Bilsham, we cover Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Bilsham
We work in homes and buildings around Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Bilsham includes WWT Arundel.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bilsham
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt