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Flat roof survey in Rackham, West Sussex
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Rackham and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Rackham: what you get
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are gaps at upstands and abutments and damaged trims at the roof edge, across EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets.
In a small place like Rackham, 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. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Rackham (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Rackham
Parham House, about 0.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rackham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Amberley station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We visit Rackham as part of our work across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover Rackham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Rackham
Around Rackham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Parham Park. The nearest railway station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
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Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What we are asked to look at in Rackham
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Why act early in Rackham
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rackham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Rackham
Is Rackham in the area you cover?
Yes, Rackham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Rackham as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Rackham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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 send us an email with the address.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s 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 the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rackham
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Rackham, access is typically 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.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.