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Flat Roof Survey in Pagham
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Pagham. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in Pagham: what you get
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and a sagging deck under the covering.
In a small place like Pagham, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Pagham (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Pagham
Pagham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Bognor Regis station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Rose Green Infant School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We visit Pagham as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of PO21 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Pagham: Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
Around Pagham
Around Pagham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lamb pub and Avisford and the streets around them. The closest station to Pagham is Bognor Regis station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Also in Pagham
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Pagham
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Pagham, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Common questions in Pagham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Pagham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Pagham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Useful tips for Pagham property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.