Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ampfield, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Ampfield and across Hampshire.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Ampfield
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Typical surveys look at splits, cracks and crazing and pools of water lying on the roof, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
In a village or hamlet like Ampfield, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Ampfield
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you look after a building such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Chandlers Ford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Ampfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO51. You will find streets such as Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A3090, Ampfield is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Ampfield, we cover Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Ampfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east. A little further out are King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ampfield include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a place like Ampfield, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as Ampfield, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Ampfield, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Places near Ampfield
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Ampfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ampfield is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Ampfield in the area you cover?
Yes, Ampfield is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ampfield as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Ampfield
A buyer’s general survey often recommends 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.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mark, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs