West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Charlton, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Charlton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
What a flat roof survey looks like in Charlton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With West Dean House about 1.7 miles west, Charlton sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Singleton CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Charlton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Charlton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Charlton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Charlton Road and Knight's Hill. We also cover Singleton (1 mile west), East Dean (1 mile east), West Dean (2 miles west), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west) and Rustington (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Charlton
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Centre (4.6 miles south) and Weald and Downland Gridshell (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Flat roof survey in Charlton: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and loose or cracked edge trims.
Somewhere as small as Charlton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Charlton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Charlton
Do you cover smaller places like Charlton?
Yes, Charlton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Charlton in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Charlton is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Charlton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Nearby places to Charlton
What else we do in Charlton
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Charlton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Charlton
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT