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Flat Roof Survey in West Wittering
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in West Wittering. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Wittering
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets alike.
In a small place like West Wittering, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently 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 usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in West Wittering
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Nutbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
Also near West Wittering
Also in West Wittering
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Why act early in West Wittering
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Wittering can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around West Wittering, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat roof surveys around West Wittering
West Wittering is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Wittering Parochial Church of England School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. In West Wittering, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO20 for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to West Wittering include East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Around West Wittering
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wittering pub and the streets around them. West Wittering’s nearest station is Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north. Not far away are Pilsey Island.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in West Wittering
How do I find out if my home in West Wittering is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is West Wittering within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.