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Flat Roof Survey in Flansham
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Flansham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Flansham
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
We are often asked to look at:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Take a building like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
About our flat roof survey in Flansham
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Flansham take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Flansham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Towns and villages near Flansham
Also in Flansham
Local flat roofs in Flansham
Flansham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you live in an older home near Bilsham Chapel, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Flansham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Flansham is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across the PO22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Flansham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Felpham Community College and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. The closest station to Flansham is Barnham station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Flansham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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 is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Flansham
How do I find out if my home in Flansham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Flansham within the area you cover?
Yes, Flansham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Flansham?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing when you book.