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Flat Roof Survey in Hammerpot
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Hammerpot, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
About our flat roof survey in Hammerpot
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Typical surveys look at raised blisters across the surface and a sagging deck under the covering, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Hammerpot, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically 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, whichever applies.
- Where
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Hammerpot
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hammerpot
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Hammerpot, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hammerpot
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hammerpot?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is 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 Hammerpot is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Hammerpot?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hammerpot
Hammerpot lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Hammerpot has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 1.1 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Margaret's CofE Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Angmering station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Margaret, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Hammerpot, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Hammerpot. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Around Hammerpot
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hammerpot is Angmering station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.