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Flat roof survey in Littlehampton, West Sussex
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Littlehampton, with photographs and a written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Littlehampton
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’re worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a town like Littlehampton, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Older ones are frequently felt, which often lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Standing water days after rain often shows a flat roof needs attention.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Littlehampton
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Littlehampton?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you before the visit.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Littlehampton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
What affects the price in Littlehampton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Littlehampton
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Places near Littlehampton
Other services in Littlehampton
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a family home in Littlehampton, a small roof fault lets water into places you can’t see, soaking loft insulation, wall tops and timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there is more to put right.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Littlehampton
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Littlehampton
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that does not drain away
For landlords with property near Littlehampton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Flat roofs in Littlehampton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Littlehampton, 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. The wider area around Littlehampton has a long history of building, with Ecclesden Manor about 2.9 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Littlehampton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Littlehampton across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN17 and BN16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Littlehampton include the A259 and A284. We also cover Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). Littlehampton is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Littlehampton
We work in homes and buildings around River Beach Primary School, New Inn Hotel and Littlehampton College. The closest station to Littlehampton is Littlehampton station, about 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a home in Littlehampton, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.