West Sussex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Westergate
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Westergate, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Westergate
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a smaller place like Westergate, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Westergate (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Westergate, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Westergate
Westergate lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. 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.
Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Westergate goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you own a rental within reach of Barnham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Westergate is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Westergate and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across the PO20 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
What’s near Westergate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ormiston Six Villages Academy. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
Westergate questions
How do I find out if my home in Westergate is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Westergate?
Yes, Westergate is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Westergate
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Blocked gutters on homes around Westergate overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Westergate
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Westergate
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
We are often asked to look at:
- Standing water left after rain
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Take a building like Aldingbourne Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- When you will get the report