West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Upperton, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Upperton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
How we price flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
About our flat roof survey in Upperton
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We’re frequently asked to look into outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
Older buildings in small places like Upperton 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. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Upperton (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Upperton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Upperton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upperton
Is Upperton within the area you cover?
Yes, Upperton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Upperton in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Upperton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. For an older or listed building in a place like Upperton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roofs in Upperton
The wider area around Upperton has a long history of building, with Petworth House about 1.2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of All Hallows are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Upperton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Upperton and the places around it. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Around Upperton
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.