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Flat roof survey in Lancing, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Lancing, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Lancing
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Lancing, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Lancing (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What a survey costs
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Lancing is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Lancing
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Arranging work in a smaller place like Lancing is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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FAQs for Lancing
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lancing, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Lancing?
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 as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Lancing?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flat roof surveys around Lancing
Lancing lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. With Portslade Manor about 4.6 miles east, Lancing sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Globe Primary Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near St. Michael & All Angels, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Lancing station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Surveys in Lancing work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across the BN15 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Lancing on the A2025, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Around Lancing
We work in homes and buildings around Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Lancing itself: Lancing station. Well-known places in the area include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.