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Flat Roof Survey in Duncton
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Duncton and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat and commercial roofs around Duncton
With Bignor Roman Villa about 2.4 miles south-east, Duncton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often 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 you look after a building like Duncton CofE Junior School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Holy Trinity, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Duncton, we can survey the roof. Across West Sussex, we cover Duncton and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Duncton High Street and Willett Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Around Duncton
Around Duncton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Parish Church of St Peter. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
About our flat roof survey in Duncton
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed loose or cracked edge trims and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Duncton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. 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 beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Duncton (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Duncton questions
Do you cover smaller places like Duncton?
Yes, Duncton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Duncton?
Yes, Duncton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Duncton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
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.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Duncton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.