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Flat roof survey in Walderton, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Walderton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Walderton
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. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and blocked or damaged outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Walderton are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. 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.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Walderton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Walderton questions
Is my home in Walderton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Walderton?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Walderton, 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.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Walderton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Flat and commercial roofs around Walderton
Walderton is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Uppark lies about 4.3 miles north, so building around Walderton goes back a long way. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Walderton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO18. We also cover Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Around Walderton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stansted Park. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, roughly 3.1 miles south. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walderton include Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
When to book a survey in Walderton
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Cracked or split membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What they will not be able to tell you
Also near Walderton
What else we do in Walderton
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.