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Flat roof survey in Lidsey, West Sussex
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Lidsey, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How a flat roof survey works in Lidsey
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Lidsey are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lidsey, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lidsey
Lidsey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. With Goodwood House about 4.9 miles north-west, Lidsey sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Aldingbourne Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Lidsey, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lidsey is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO22 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
What’s near Lidsey
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. Lidsey’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Lidsey
Is Lidsey within the area you cover?
Yes, Lidsey is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Lidsey is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
When to book a survey in Lidsey
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Lidsey can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
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 with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
More services for Lidsey
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.