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Flat Roof Survey in Broadwater
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Broadwater, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Homes around Broadwater frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
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.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadwater
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. 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. Common reasons to book are blisters and bubbles in the covering and gaps at upstands and abutments, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
In smaller places like Broadwater, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Broadwater: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broadwater, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Broadwater is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Broadwater?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Local flat roofs in Broadwater
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Broadwater, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. With Ecclesden Manor about 4.2 miles west, Broadwater sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Worthing station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Broadwater CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Broadwater and the rest of West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Broadwater and the places around it. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BN14 and BN11. You will find streets like Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Broadwater
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thomas A Becket First School, Bohunt School Worthing and Beach House Park, among other places. The closest station to Broadwater is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Why it is worth a survey now in Broadwater
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. On a bungalow or cottage around Broadwater, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater
- Surveys seven days a week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Broadwater
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their report turnaround times
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one