West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lyminster
Flat roof surveys across Lyminster, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
What we do, step by step
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. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Lyminster, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Flat roof survey in Lyminster: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you are worried about splits and cracks in the covering and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lyminster, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Lyminster: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Lyminster, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Lyminster goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Arundel station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Lyminster Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Lyminster is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across West Sussex, we cover Lyminster. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN17 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
What’s near Lyminster
Typical jobs here are in homes near The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College and the streets around them. The closest station to Lyminster is Arundel station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Lyminster
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Lyminster: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lyminster?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lyminster?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
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.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.