West Sussex · London and the South East
Steyning Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Steyning, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Steyning
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. Common reasons to book are splits and cracks in the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Steyning can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Flat and commercial roofs around Steyning
Steyning is within about 5 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you look after a building like Steyning CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Lancing station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For hotels and guest houses around Steyning, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Steyning, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Steyning and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
We work across the BN44 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane. Other places close to Steyning include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Steyning
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Steyning
Letting agents and landlords in Steyning book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Steyning. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Steyning is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Questions from Steyning
Is Steyning within the area you cover?
Yes. Steyning is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Steyning hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Steyning?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Arranging work in a smaller place like Steyning is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes