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Flat roof survey in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Crockerhill? We carry out flat roof surveys in Crockerhill and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Raised blisters across the surface
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Crockerhill
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
About our flat roof survey in Crockerhill
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Typical surveys look at damaged trims at the roof edge and splits, cracks and crazing, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Crockerhill may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crockerhill
Is my home in Crockerhill listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Crockerhill?
Yes, Crockerhill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Flat roof surveys in Crockerhill: local notes
Goodwood House, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crockerhill. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Crockerhill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across West Sussex, we cover Crockerhill. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Crockerhill
Around Crockerhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Winterton Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crockerhill
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crockerhill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Crockerhill
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Anyone responsible for a site like Tangmere Primary Academy will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How long the report takes to arrive
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Crockerhill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.