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Flat Roof Survey in Eastergate
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Eastergate and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- A sagging deck under the covering
Questions from Eastergate
Is the coastal weather around Eastergate hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Eastergate is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastergate?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Flat roof survey in Eastergate
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. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and blocked or damaged outlets, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Eastergate, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Book a survey every few years
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Eastergate can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around Eastergate are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Eastergate
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
Flat roofs in Eastergate
Eastergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. With Goodwood House about 4.2 miles north-west, Eastergate sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as Eastergate CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to St George's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Eastergate can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover Eastergate and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO20. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive. Close by, we survey roofs in Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
What’s near Eastergate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Places near Eastergate
Other services in Eastergate
Landlords, agents and block managers in Eastergate
Landlords, agents and building managers in Eastergate and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.