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Bassett Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Bassett, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Bassett: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Bassett, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Bassett
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Flat roof surveys in Bassett: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Bassett, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Cantell School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Michael and All Angels Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Bassett is one of many places we visit across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Our Southampton coverage includes Bassett and the places around it.
We cover every part of the SO16, SO17 and SO15 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Bassett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.5 miles east. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like Bassett is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
Bassett questions
Is Bassett within the area you cover?
Yes. Bassett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Bassett is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is 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 your report describes the actual condition.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Why get it checked now?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. With lower homes, common in places like Bassett, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bassett
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.