Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Abbots Worthy, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Abbots Worthy. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Abbots Worthy needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- 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.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our flat roof survey in Abbots Worthy
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about leaks around rooflights and blisters and bubbles in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Abbots Worthy are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Abbots Worthy (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Abbots Worthy
Why it is worth a survey now in Abbots Worthy
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Abbots Worthy
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
FAQs for Abbots Worthy
Is my home in Abbots Worthy listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Abbots Worthy?
Yes. Abbots Worthy is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that’s safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
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.
Flat roof surveys in Abbots Worthy: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Abbots Worthy gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Abbots Worthy. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Abbots Worthy: Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Abbots Worthy
We work in homes and buildings around Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
When to book a survey in Abbots Worthy
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kings Worthy Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.