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East Lavington Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around East Lavington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
About our flat roof survey in East Lavington
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. 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. We are often asked to look into dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and damaged trims at the roof edge, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like East Lavington are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around East Lavington
Historic houses such as Bignor Roman Villa, about 2.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around East Lavington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building such as Graffham CofE Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether the building in East Lavington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. East Lavington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the GU28 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in East Lavington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Parish Church of St Giles. Nearby you will also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Lavington includes Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Common roof problems in East Lavington
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Look out for signs like these:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around East Lavington often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Why get it checked now?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. For older village homes like those around East Lavington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
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FAQs for East Lavington
Do you cover East Lavington?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Lavington as anywhere else.
Is my home in East Lavington listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.