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Flat roof survey in Poling, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Poling, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Poling
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Poling take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Poling (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Poling: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Poling?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Poling?
Yes, Poling is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Useful tips for Poling property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Poling
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- What happens after the report arrives
Towns and villages near Poling
Also in Poling
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Local flat roofs in Poling
Poling lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. About 2 miles east lies Ecclesden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Poling has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like The Littlehampton Academy: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Arundel station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We carry out flat roof surveys in Poling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
Flat roof surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Near you in Poling
Poling’s nearest station is Arundel station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, 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 Poling, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Poling
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like Poling can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know 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.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.