West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Fontwell
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Fontwell. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Raised blisters across the surface
How a flat roof survey works in Fontwell
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and water getting in at rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like Fontwell are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Fontwell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Fontwell
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fontwell?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 you come out to Fontwell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Local flat roofs in Fontwell
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Fontwell, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Goodwood House, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fontwell. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Ormiston Six Villages Academy will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Fontwell, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our West Sussex coverage includes Fontwell and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BN18 and PO20. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Fontwell, we cover Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Around Fontwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Eastergate CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Fontwell’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.6 miles south. A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Fontwell include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fontwell
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
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Also in Fontwell
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For older village homes like those around Fontwell, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.