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Flat Roof Survey in West Barnham
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in West Barnham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
FAQs for West Barnham
Is the coastal weather around West Barnham hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How do I find out if my home in West Barnham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Barnham
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like West Barnham are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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 report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around West Barnham
West Barnham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barnham Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. 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.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in West Barnham can all book flat roof surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover West Barnham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO22 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks or a nearby road, we can survey it. West Barnham is on the B2233, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around West Barnham: Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
What’s near West Barnham
Around West Barnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms and the streets around them. West Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Barnham
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To get a price for flat roof surveys in West Barnham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as West Barnham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Barnham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
There are 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.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.