Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Braishfield
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Braishfield from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Braishfield
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you are worried about water getting in at rooflights and blisters and bubbles in the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Braishfield, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Braishfield
Historic houses like Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Braishfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Romsey station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you look after a building like Braishfield Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Braishfield is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Braishfield and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in SO51 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane. If you’re just outside Braishfield, we cover Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Around Braishfield
In Braishfield, that means homes and buildings near The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. Braishfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Nearby places to Braishfield
What else we do in Braishfield
Questions from Braishfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Braishfield?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Braishfield as anywhere else.
Is my home in Braishfield listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I book a survey in Braishfield?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Braishfield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Braishfield, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.