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Flat roof survey in Felpham, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Felpham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Felpham
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about raised blisters across the surface and a sagging deck under the covering.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Felpham can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Felpham: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Felpham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in Felpham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Do you cover Felpham?
Yes, we do. Felpham is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s 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.
Towns and villages near Felpham
Also in Felpham
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Felpham
Felpham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Felpham Community College: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Hotels and guest houses near Felpham cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. In Felpham, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO22 and PO21 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane. If you are just outside Felpham, we cover South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Near you in Felpham
Around Felpham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Thatched House and Downview Primary School, among other places. Felpham’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Felpham
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Felpham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents and landlords in Felpham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Felpham doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Useful tips for Felpham property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy 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.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Why it is worth a survey now in Felpham
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Blocked gutters on homes around Felpham overflow and soak walls, particularly where trees overhang. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied