Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Cadnam, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Cadnam, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Ponding water that does not drain away
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flat roof survey in Cadnam: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and cracked or split membrane.
Some older homes in villages like Cadnam are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Cadnam (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around Cadnam, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cadnam
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Cadnam, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Cadnam
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Cadnam, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bartley Church of England Junior School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cadnam. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Cadnam across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Cadnam. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO40 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cadnam: Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Cadnam
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Hart pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What we are asked to look at in Cadnam
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How soon the report will arrive
Questions from Cadnam
Is my home in Cadnam listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is the coastal weather around Cadnam hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt