West Sussex · London and the South East
Yapton Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in Yapton and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. In a smaller place like Yapton, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
For a price for your roof in Yapton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Yapton
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roof survey in Yapton
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and gaps at upstands and abutments.
In smaller places like Yapton, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Yapton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Yapton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Yapton?
Yes, Yapton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Yapton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What affects the price in Yapton
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Flat and commercial roofs around Yapton
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Yapton, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Barnham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Yapton, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Yapton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BN18. Streets in the area include Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square, all of which we cover. Main roads around Yapton include the B2132, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Yapton include Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around Yapton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Philip Howard Catholic High School. Yapton’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
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The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Yapton is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When to book a survey in Yapton
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take a building like Yapton CE Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive