West Sussex · London and the South East
West Kingston Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in West Kingston, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as West Kingston, access is often 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.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in West Kingston, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Flat roof survey in West Kingston: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Typical surveys look at edge trims that have lifted or split and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like West Kingston, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Kingston (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
West Kingston: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in West Kingston is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is the coastal weather around West Kingston 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 is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is West Kingston in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes West Kingston.
Local flat roofs in West Kingston
West Kingston lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Ecclesden Manor, about 1.7 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Kingston. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you let a flat or house near Angmering station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as East Preston Infant School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Kingston, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN16 is covered for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Coastal Road and Golden Acre. Close by, we survey roofs in Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in West Kingston
In West Kingston, that means homes and buildings near The Angmering School. The closest station to West Kingston is Angmering station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Kingston
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.