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Flat roof survey in Coates, West Sussex
Need a flat roof survey in Coates? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
About our flat roof survey in Coates
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. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and blistering in felt or asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like Coates, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Coates, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Coates questions
Is Coates in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Coates is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Coates?
Yes, Coates is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Coates?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’ll then get the report by email.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Flat roof surveys in Coates: local notes
The wider area around Coates has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.1 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
The streets around a church like Church of St Agatha are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Coates, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Coates. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Coates, we cover Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Coates
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Hotel and the streets around them. Coates’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east. Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Coates includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Coates are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Coates
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
When to book a survey in Coates
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you look after a building such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
Towns and villages near Coates
What else we do in Coates
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.