Hampshire · London and the South East
Blissford Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Blissford, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Water getting in at rooflights
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Blissford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
About our flat roof survey in Blissford
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and standing water left after rain.
Some older homes in villages like Blissford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Blissford (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in Blissford
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hyde Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Book a survey every few years
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Blissford
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Flat and commercial roofs around Blissford
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Blissford goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Ascension, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Blissford is in Hampshire. We visit Blissford as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Blissford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Blissford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fighting Cocks pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Blissford includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Common questions in Blissford
Do you cover Blissford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Blissford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Blissford listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.