West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in East Marden
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in East Marden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like East Marden needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- 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 checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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How a flat roof survey works in East Marden
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 photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We’re often asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and cracked or split membrane, across mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like East Marden may be 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we are asked to look at in East Marden
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Look for standing water a day after rain
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Marden
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in East Marden
Is East Marden within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is East Marden in the area you cover?
Yes, East Marden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in East Marden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 business. In a place like East Marden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Local flat roofs in East Marden
Uppark, about 2.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Marden. 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. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Surveys in East Marden work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. East Marden is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Near you in East Marden
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.