Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bordon
Independent flat roof surveys in Bordon. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Local flat roofs in Bordon
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to St Mark's Sacred Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. Bordon gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Bordon is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU35. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Bordon include the A325 and B3002, so getting to you is simple. If you are just outside Bordon, we cover Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Bordon
In Bordon, that means homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. Bordon’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
About our flat roof survey in Bordon
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Bordon, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Bordon (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Bordon: your questions answered
Is Bordon within the area you cover?
Yes, Bordon is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Bordon is listed?
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What we are asked to look at in Bordon
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a building like Bordon Infant School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the survey will not cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bordon
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to Bordon is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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 checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.