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Flat roof survey in Ferring, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys in Ferring, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Ferring: what you get
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and damaged trims at the roof edge, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Ferring often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Ferring (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Ferring questions
Is Ferring within the area you cover?
Yes, Ferring is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Ferring is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Ferring, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Ferring
Ferring 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. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.6 miles north-west, Ferring sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Goring-By-Sea station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ferring CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ferring. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN12 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Around Ferring
We work in homes and buildings around Durrington Minature Railway and Chatsmore Catholic High School, among other places. Ferring’s nearest station is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ferring. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Ferring
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Why get it checked now?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Arranging work in a smaller place like Ferring is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.