Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Alton
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Alton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Alton
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Houses around a town like Alton often have a flat roof somewhere, over an extension, garage, porch or dormer. Older ones are often felt, which frequently lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Alton (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a home in Alton, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What affects the price in Alton
To price your survey, we check:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alton
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 around your tenants.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Alton
Do you cover Alton?
Yes, Alton is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Alton 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.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Alton?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Alton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Bentworth Hall, about 3.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Alton, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Alton and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square. Alton is on the A339 and B3004, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Around Alton
We work in homes and buildings around Amery Hill School, Treloar School and The 'Baker's Arms' Public House and the streets around them. Alton has its own railway station: Alton station. Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.