West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Iping
Need a flat roof survey in Iping? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Iping
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. Common reasons to book are blocked or damaged outlets and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Iping, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Iping (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Iping and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Places near Iping
Also in Iping
Flat and commercial roofs around Iping
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Iping has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 2.5 miles east. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Stedham Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. In Iping, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Iping is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Iping: Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Iping
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 5 miles north. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Iping
Is Iping within the area you cover?
Yes. Iping is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Iping?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Iping as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Different roofs, different checks
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
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Common roof problems in Iping
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Iping can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Outbuildings and barns around Iping are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Iping
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.