West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Lordington, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Lordington from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How a flat roof survey works in Lordington
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are blocked or damaged outlets and raised blisters across the surface, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Lordington 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Lordington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Lordington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
FAQs for Lordington
Will you come out to Lordington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Lordington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Why get it checked now?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Lordington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
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.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Flat roof surveys around Lordington
Lordington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Warblington Castle lies about 4.2 miles south-west, so building around Lordington goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. For an older house near a landmark like Racton Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Southbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lordington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Lordington and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Lordington, we cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
What’s near Lordington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Lordington
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Also near Lordington
Also in Lordington
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
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.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass