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Flat roof survey in Barton on Sea, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Barton on Sea and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Barton on Sea is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Barton on Sea
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Barton on Sea, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Barton on Sea (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Around Barton on Sea, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Barton on Sea
Barton on Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
With Highcliffe Castle about 2.2 miles west, the area around Barton on Sea has a long history. Older houses nearby often have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. For landlords with property near New Milton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Magdalene, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Barton on Sea, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Barton on Sea is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in BH25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Barton on Sea
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Arnewood School, The Arnewood School and The George Centre pub. The closest station to Barton on Sea is New Milton station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Barton on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Questions from Barton on Sea
Is the coastal weather around Barton on Sea hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is my home in Barton on Sea listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, 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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Towns and villages near Barton on Sea
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What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.