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West Stoke Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in West Stoke from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in West Stoke
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and loose or cracked edge trims, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like West Stoke are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Stoke
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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.
West Stoke questions
How do I find out if my home in West Stoke is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like West Stoke?
Yes. West Stoke is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in West Stoke?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Stoke
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like West Stoke can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Local flat roofs in West Stoke
West Stoke is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is 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. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around West Stoke goes. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Bookings from West Stoke are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Downs Road and Lye Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near West Stoke
We work in homes and buildings around The Horse And Groom Public House. West Stoke’s nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in West Stoke
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Luffa School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours