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Flat roof survey in Hardham, West Sussex
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hardham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Loose or cracked edge trims
About our flat roof survey in Hardham
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We are frequently asked to look into upstands pulling away from walls and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Hardham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hardham (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Flat roof surveys around Hardham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 1 mile north-east lies Old Place Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Hardham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Pulborough station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Botolph's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as St James' CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Hardham is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Hardham, we can come and survey your property. Hardham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hardham: Coldwaltham (1 mile south-west), Pulborough (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (2 miles north-west) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hardham
In Hardham, that means homes and buildings near The White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (3.6 miles south) and Coates Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hardham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Hardham, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Hardham: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hardham?
Yes, Hardham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Hardham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you go up onto the 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.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hardham
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often 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. For older village homes like those around Hardham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hardham
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.