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Flat Roof Survey in Emsworth
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Emsworth and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a smaller place like Emsworth, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Emsworth
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’re worried about upstands pulling away from walls and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a smaller place like Emsworth, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Landlord and commercial surveys in Emsworth
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
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Why act early in Emsworth
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a smaller place like Emsworth, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
For a price for your roof in Emsworth, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Emsworth
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
FAQs for Emsworth
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Emsworth?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Emsworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Flat and commercial roofs around Emsworth
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Emsworth, 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. About 1.3 miles west lies Warblington Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Emsworth has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Emsworth station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Emsworth can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Emsworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in PO10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane. Main roads around Emsworth include the A27 and A259, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Near you in Emsworth
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College, among other places. Emsworth has its own railway station: Emsworth station. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Emsworth includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth).