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Flat roof survey in Bosham Hoe, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Bosham Hoe, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How a flat roof survey works in Bosham Hoe
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Bosham Hoe, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bosham Hoe: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bosham Hoe?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bosham Hoe?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Bosham Hoe in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Bosham Hoe.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Bosham Hoe?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Why act early in Bosham Hoe
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a place like Bosham Hoe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bosham Hoe
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Bosham Hoe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Bosham Hoe, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Flat and commercial roofs around Bosham Hoe
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Bosham Hoe, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Bosham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bosham Hoe is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO18 is covered for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Bosham Hoe include Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe’s nearest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bosham Hoe include Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.