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Shripney Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Shripney.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Common roof problems in Shripney
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you let a flat or house near Bognor Regis station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roof survey in Shripney
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Shripney 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. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Shripney (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Shripney
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Shripney, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Holy Cross Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bersted Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Shripney gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Shripney. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Around Shripney
In Shripney, that means homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, about 1.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
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How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Shripney, the journey is planned in advance: 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Shripney, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why act early in Shripney
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Shripney may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Shripney: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shripney?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Shripney, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Shripney is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
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 insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.