Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Brown Candover
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brown Candover. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof surveys in Brown Candover: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We visit Brown Candover as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Brown Candover and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SO24 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Around Brown Candover
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woolpack Inn. For rail, the closest station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Brown Candover
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos 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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water left after rain and upstands pulling away from walls.
Older buildings in small places like Brown Candover may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Brown Candover (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Brown Candover
Do you cover smaller places like Brown Candover?
Yes, Brown Candover is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Brown Candover listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Brown Candover?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Brown Candover?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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 works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
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Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Brown Candover?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Brown Candover, 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 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’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Useful tips for Brown Candover property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Brown Candover
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Brown Candover
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.