Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Catherington, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Catherington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
About our flat roof survey in Catherington
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. 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’ve noticed upstands pulling away from walls and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Catherington, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Catherington
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Catherington Church of England Infant School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Catherington, we can come and survey your property. Catherington is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Near you in Catherington
We work in homes and buildings around Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Windmill Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Catherington
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why act early in Catherington
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Catherington, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Catherington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: 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 report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Catherington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Catherington. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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Questions from Catherington
How do I find out if my home in Catherington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Catherington?
Yes. Catherington is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Catherington?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.