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Flat roof survey in Bognor Regis, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Bognor Regis, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bognor Regis
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about upstands pulling away from walls and pools of water lying on the roof.
Business premises in a place the size of Bognor Regis often sit under big flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large roof, a leak can be hard to trace by eye. Where the build-up allows, electronic leak detection can help pinpoint holes in the membrane. Membranes usually fail at outlets, upstands and laps, so those get a close look.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Bognor Regis (PO21, PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bognor Regis
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bognor Regis?
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.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Bognor Regis?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you will get a quote based on the building.
Do you cover Bognor Regis?
Yes, we do. Bognor Regis is part of the area we cover.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
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 before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bognor Regis
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Regis School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. In commercial buildings and blocks around Bognor Regis, water through the roof costs more than the repair itself. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
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.
Why book us in Bognor Regis
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bognor Regis
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Jobs in Bognor Regis might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, so the right access is in place on the day.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Bognor Regis means lost rooms as well as repairs. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Bognor Regis is in West Sussex. Bognor Regis is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Bognor Regis and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across PO21 and PO22 for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Station Road, London Road and Manet Square. Bognor Regis is on the A29 and A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include South Bersted (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (2 miles north-east) and Lagness (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (8 miles east). Bognor Regis is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
What’s near Bognor Regis
Typical jobs here are in homes near Norfolk Hotel, Southway Primary School and West Park, among other places. Bognor Regis’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north).