Hampshire · London and the South East
Bedhampton Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Bedhampton, with photographs and a written report.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
About our flat roof survey in Bedhampton
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. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Bedhampton, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Bedhampton (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Bedhampton
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Warblington Castle, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedhampton. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Local flat roofs in Bedhampton
Bedhampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bidbury Junior School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Bedhampton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Hampshire coverage includes Bedhampton and the places around it.
Surveys in PO9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane. If you’re just outside Bedhampton, we cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Around Bedhampton
In Bedhampton, that means homes and buildings near Havant College and The Golden Lion pub, among other places. Bedhampton has its own railway station: Bedhampton station. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bedhampton includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
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Prices for flat roof surveys in Bedhampton
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Bedhampton questions
Will you come out to Bedhampton?
Yes, Bedhampton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Bedhampton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is 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 happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Bedhampton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.