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Flat roof survey in West Marden, West Sussex
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in West Marden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like West Marden, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Flat roof survey in West Marden
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are a sagging deck under the covering and water getting in at rooflights.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like West Marden 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. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- West Marden (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in West Marden
Every flat roof covering has a working life. 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. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Questions from West Marden
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Marden?
Yes, West Marden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in West Marden as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Marden?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In a place like West Marden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys around West Marden
The wider area around West Marden has a long history of building, with Uppark about 2.6 miles north. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. West Marden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around West Marden: Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Near you in West Marden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Coach And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Marden includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.