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Flat Roof Survey in Shopwyke
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shopwyke. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shopwyke
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and water getting in at rooflights, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Shopwyke may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Flat roof surveys around Shopwyke
Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. With Goodwood House about 2.1 miles north, Shopwyke sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Chichester station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Take a building like Westbourne House School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shopwyke is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO20 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Coach Road and Drayton Lane. If you are just outside Shopwyke, we cover Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Local landmarks in Shopwyke
In Shopwyke, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House, The March CofE Primary School and Chichester High School For Girls. The nearest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Stoke Down.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Why act early in Shopwyke
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Shopwyke are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shopwyke
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Nearby places to Shopwyke
What else we do in Shopwyke
Shopwyke questions
Is my home in Shopwyke listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shopwyke, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Shopwyke, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.