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Flat roof survey in Norton, West Sussex
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Norton, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norton
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. 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. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and splits and cracks in the covering.
Older buildings in small places like Norton may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Norton (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Norton
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’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Norton and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we’re asked to look at in Norton
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For landlords with property near Barnham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Also in Norton
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Norton
How do I find out if my home in Norton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Norton?
Yes. Norton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report follows by email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Flat roof surveys in Norton: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Norton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 2.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around Norton goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Norton is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Norton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO20 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you’re just outside Norton, we cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-west), East Hampnett (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south) and Westergate (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
What’s near Norton
Around Norton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Winterton Arms Public House and Eastergate CofE Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.1 miles south).
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Norton 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 tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Norton
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey 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
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.