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West Lavington Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in West Lavington, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
About our flat roof survey in West Lavington
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about upstands pulling away from walls and a sagging deck under the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like West Lavington take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like West Lavington, access is normally 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 agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Why act early in West Lavington
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a place like West Lavington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- A report with photographs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey looks like in West Lavington
West Lavington has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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.
Hotels and guest houses near West Lavington cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. Historic houses such as Cowdray House, about 0.6 miles north, show how far back building around West Lavington goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you look after a building such as Midhurst CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Lavington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. West Lavington is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around West Lavington: Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
What’s near West Lavington
We work in homes and buildings around Midhurst Rother College, St Margaret's Convent and Crown House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). The countryside around West Lavington includes Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Also near West Lavington
Also in West Lavington
Common questions in West Lavington
Is West Lavington within the area you cover?
Yes. West Lavington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in West Lavington listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a 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, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.