West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Findon
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Findon? We carry out flat roof surveys in Findon and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
How a flat roof survey works in Findon
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We’re often asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and splits and cracks in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Findon, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Findon (BN14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Findon frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Findon
Will you come out to Findon?
Yes. Findon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Findon listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
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 the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
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, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Findon?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Flat roofs in Findon
Findon is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John the Baptist CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near West Worthing station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Findon is about 3 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Findon is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Findon and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BN14. You will find streets like High Street, Southview Road and Summerfields. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include High Salvington (1 mile south), Cote (2 miles south), Durrington (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles south-west) and Patching (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north), Worthing (3 miles south), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east).
Around Findon
Around Findon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Village House Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Worthing Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon include Chanctonbury Hill.
Why act early in Findon
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Findon, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Common roof problems in Findon
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.