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Flat roof survey in Boxgrove, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Boxgrove, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boxgrove
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets alike.
In a village or hamlet like Boxgrove, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Boxgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Boxgrove, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common roof problems in Boxgrove
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Flat roofs in Boxgrove
With Goodwood House about 1.5 miles north-west, Boxgrove sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Boxgrove CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Boxgrove is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. If you are in Boxgrove, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Boxgrove. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO18 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Priory Close and Kirkby Close. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Halnaker (1 mile north), Tangmere (1 mile south), Strettington (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north-west) and Westerton (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Boxgrove
In Boxgrove, that means homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Boxgrove is Chichester station, about 3.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Centre (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Levin Down.
Boxgrove questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boxgrove?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boxgrove?
Yes, Boxgrove is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Nearby places to Boxgrove
Also in Boxgrove
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Boxgrove
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boxgrove
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.