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Flat roof survey in West Ashling, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in West Ashling, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in West Ashling
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We are often asked to look into a sagging deck under the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like West Ashling, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in West Ashling
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you let a flat or house near Bosham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older and listed buildings around West Ashling may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in West Ashling
- An independent view of the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around West Ashling
West Ashling is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Historic houses like West Dean House, about 4.6 miles north-east, show how far back building around West Ashling goes. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof.
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Ashling, the roof can be surveyed. West Ashling is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across the PO18 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to West Ashling include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in West Ashling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Ashling include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
What happens on the day
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. It usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like West Ashling can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
West Ashling: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like West Ashling?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Ashling, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
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. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
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Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book a survey every few years
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.