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Flat roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Nutbourne, with photographs and a written report.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
About our flat roof survey in Nutbourne
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Nutbourne may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. 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.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Questions from Nutbourne
Is my home in Nutbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Nutbourne hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Nutbourne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What affects the price in Nutbourne
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Also near Nutbourne
What else we do in Nutbourne
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Nutbourne can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Nutbourne, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Nutbourne
Nutbourne is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. The wider area around Nutbourne has a long history of building, with Warblington Castle about 3.6 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take a building like Chidham Parochial Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church such as St Wilfrid's Church and Hall are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Nutbourne as part of our work across London and South East England. Nutbourne is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in PO18 and PO10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Near you in Nutbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. Nutbourne has its own railway station: Nutbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.