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Flat roof survey in Easebourne, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Easebourne, with photographs and a written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Easebourne, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Easebourne
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or cracked edge trims and splits, cracks and crazing.
In a small place like Easebourne, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Easebourne (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Easebourne questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Easebourne, like hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Is my home in Easebourne 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.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
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. We will confirm the price before you book.
Nearby places to Easebourne
What else we do in Easebourne
Local flat roofs in Easebourne
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Easebourne, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building such as Easebourne CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Easebourne means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. In Easebourne, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our West Sussex coverage includes Easebourne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Surveys in GU29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close. We also cover Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
What’s near Easebourne
Around Easebourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Midhurst Rother College, Midhurst Intermediate School and Page's Stores The White Horse Inn, among other places. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Easebourne include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.