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Flat roof survey in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Elsted Marsh, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
About our flat roof survey in Elsted Marsh
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and pools of water lying on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Elsted Marsh are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Elsted Marsh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Elsted Marsh questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Elsted Marsh?
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.
Will you come out to Elsted Marsh?
Yes, Elsted Marsh is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Elsted Marsh
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Flat and commercial roofs around Elsted Marsh
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Elsted Marsh goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Elsted Marsh, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU29 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Elsted Marsh: Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Near you in Elsted Marsh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Keeper's Arms Public House. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
What we’re asked to look at in Elsted Marsh
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. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Take an older house close to St George's Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?