West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Singleton
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Singleton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a flat roof survey works in Singleton
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Singleton, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Singleton (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Singleton
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Singleton, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from Singleton
Will you come out to Singleton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Singleton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
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.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Singleton
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With West Dean House about 1.2 miles west, Singleton sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you look after a building such as Singleton CofE Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Singleton is about 5 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Singleton, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Downley Close, The Leys and Charlton Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Singleton, we cover Charlton (1 mile east), West Dean (1 mile west), East Dean (2 miles east), Cocking (3 miles north) and Heyshott (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south), Chichester (5 miles south), Selsey (12 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles south-east), Emsworth (9 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Singleton
In Singleton, that means homes and buildings near The Partridge Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (less than half a mile south-west) and Chichester Centre (4.5 miles south). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for flat roof surveys in Singleton, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.