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Flat Roof Survey in Hambrook
Flat roof surveys around Hambrook, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hambrook
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’re worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Hambrook are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Hambrook (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hambrook
Hambrook is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you live in an older home near St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Warblington Castle, about 3.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hambrook. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. Landlords with a home close to Nutbourne station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Hambrook get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Hambrook, we cover Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
What’s near Hambrook
In Hambrook, that means homes and buildings near Bourne Community College. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Towns and villages near Hambrook
What else we do in Hambrook
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hambrook
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few 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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hambrook
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Hambrook frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Hambrook, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hambrook
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Hambrook
How do I find out if my home in Hambrook is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hambrook?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.