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Flat Roof Survey in Fulking
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Fulking, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
FAQs for Fulking
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Fulking?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How do I find out if my home in Fulking is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Fulking?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How a flat roof survey works in Fulking
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets alike.
Older buildings in small places like Fulking may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Fulking (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fulking
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roofs in Fulking
Fulking lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Fulking has a long history of building, with Portslade Manor about 3.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to The Church of the Holy Trinity: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Portslade station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Fulking is about 4 miles north-west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Fulking is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Fulking is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Poynings (1 mile north-east), Hangleton (3 miles south), Castle Town (3 miles west), Portslade (3 miles south) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fulking
Around Fulking, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Shepherd And Dog Public House and the streets around them. Fulking’s nearest station is Portslade station, roughly 3.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.7 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Truleigh Hill and Woods Mill.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Fulking can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Fulking
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently 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. Outbuildings and barns around Fulking are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Fulking, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Book a survey every few years
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.