Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Bartley, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Bartley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Book a survey every few years
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
About our flat roof survey in Bartley
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and cracked or split membrane, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
In a small place like Bartley, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Bartley (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Towns and villages near Bartley
More services for Bartley
Local flat roofs in Bartley
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bartley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst New Forest station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Bartley Church of England Junior School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bartley can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Bartley. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO40. Local streets include Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bartley
Around Bartley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Haywain pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bartley
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: 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.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bartley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Bartley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
FAQs for Bartley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bartley?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Bartley hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Bartley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.