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Flat roof survey in Graffham, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Graffham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Graffham
Do you cover smaller places like Graffham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Graffham 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Flat roof survey in Graffham
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or split membrane and blocked or damaged outlets.
Somewhere as small as Graffham, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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When to book a survey in Graffham
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Graffham CofE Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
Surveys for landlords and agents in Graffham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Graffham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Graffham
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Graffham
Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Graffham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Graffham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Graffham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU28 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Graffham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Woodman pub and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Graffham includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Graffham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets