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Fisher Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Fisher? You can book a flat roof survey in Fisher and across West Sussex.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Leave it or get it looked at?
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 place like Fisher, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Fisher
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- A report with photographs
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Fisher: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass alike.
Some older homes in villages like Fisher are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Fisher (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Fisher
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Fisher, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Fisher is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Fisher is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you cover Fisher?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Fisher included.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords and letting agents in Fisher book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Useful tips for Fisher property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Book a survey every few years
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Nearby places to Fisher
Also in Fisher
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Fisher can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Flat roof surveys around Fisher
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Fisher, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to St Leodegar'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. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chichester High School For Girls, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Fisher, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Fisher. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO20. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
What’s near Fisher
The nearest railway station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).