West Sussex · London and the South East
Crossbush Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Crossbush and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Crossbush
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Crossbush, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Crossbush (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crossbush
Will you come out to Crossbush?
Yes, Crossbush is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Crossbush hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Crossbush?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you look after a building such as The Littlehampton Academy, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crossbush, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys around Crossbush
Crossbush is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Crossbush has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 3 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near Arundel station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crossbush and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Crossbush. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Crossbush, we cover Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Crossbush
The closest station to Crossbush is Arundel station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crossbush include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What happens on the day
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Crossbush, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
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 suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Towns and villages near Crossbush
Other services in Crossbush
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes