Hampshire · London and the South East
Ashley Heath Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Ashley Heath, with photos and a written report.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Common roof problems in Ashley Heath
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you look after a building such as St Ives Primary & Nursery School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Flat roof survey in Ashley Heath: what you get
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 please call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Ashley Heath can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Ashley Heath (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Ashley Heath
What else we do in Ashley Heath
What a flat roof survey looks like in Ashley Heath
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ashley Heath, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BH24. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ashley Heath: St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Around Ashley Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood Waldorf School, Ringwood School and Avon Heath Country Park. A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashley Heath includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
How the survey works
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. All told, expect about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Ashley Heath doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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 is 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.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashley Heath
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Ashley Heath, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Ashley Heath: your questions answered
Is Ashley Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Ashley Heath is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Ashley Heath is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
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, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.