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Flat roof survey in Stedham, West Sussex
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Stedham and across West Sussex.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof survey in Stedham
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Stedham may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stedham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Local flat roofs in Stedham
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses like Cowdray House, about 1.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Stedham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stedham Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. If you’re in Stedham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Stedham. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of GU29 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street. We also cover the places around Stedham: Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Around Stedham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Midhurst Rother College. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Stedham includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Stedham, access is usually 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.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Stedham
Is Stedham in the area you cover?
Yes, Stedham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Stedham?
Yes, Stedham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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Do you need a flat roof survey in Stedham?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
Why get it checked now?
If you are 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. For older village homes like those around Stedham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Stedham
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.