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Church Norton Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Church Norton from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Church Norton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Church Norton
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. 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. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Church Norton, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically 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 doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Church Norton
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Look out for signs like these:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Flat and commercial roofs around Church Norton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Church Norton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Wilfrid's Chapel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Church Norton, we can come and survey your property. Church Norton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO20 is covered for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane. If you’re just outside Church Norton, we cover Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Church Norton
The closest station to Church Norton is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Church Norton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Church Norton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and letting agents in Church Norton book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Different roofs, different checks
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. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
FAQs for Church Norton
Is my home in Church Norton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Church Norton hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Church Norton is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Church Norton
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.