Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ashford, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Ashford? You can book a flat roof survey in Ashford and across Hampshire.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
Flat roof survey in Ashford
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water left after rain and a sagging deck under the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Ashford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ashford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ashford
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
We are often asked to look at:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like Fordingbridge Junior School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Places near Ashford
What else we do in Ashford
Flat and commercial roofs around Ashford
With Breamore House about 3 miles north, Ashford sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
Ashford is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Ashford as part of our work across London and South East England. Ashford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
Around Ashford
Around Ashford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The Ship Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Ashford includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Ashford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Questions from Ashford
Do you cover smaller places like Ashford?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashford?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Ashford?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.