West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Slindon Common
We carry out flat roof surveys in Slindon Common and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slindon Common
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about splits, cracks and crazing and a sagging deck under the covering.
Older buildings in small places like Slindon Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Towns and villages near Slindon Common
What else we do in Slindon Common
What we are asked to look at in Slindon Common
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water left after rain
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Slindon Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Slindon Common
Is my home in Slindon Common listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Slindon Common?
Yes. Slindon Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will this cover the whole house?
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 structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
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. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
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.
Flat and commercial roofs around Slindon Common
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Slindon Common, 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. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building such as Slindon CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Slindon Common is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Slindon Common: Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
What’s near Slindon Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. Slindon Common’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Slindon Common needs a little journey planning: let us know 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 is safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.