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Flat Roof Survey in Highleigh
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Highleigh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
How a flat roof survey works in Highleigh
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Highleigh take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Around Highleigh, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Local flat roofs in Highleigh
Highleigh is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sidlesham Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Chichester station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. We visit Highleigh as part of our work across West Sussex. Highleigh is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO20. Local streets include Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Highleigh include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Highleigh
The closest station to Highleigh is Chichester station, roughly 3.9 miles north. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Highleigh
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note where water lies after a downpour
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Highleigh, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Highleigh questions
Will you come out to Highleigh?
Yes, Highleigh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Highleigh is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
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What affects the price in Highleigh
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.