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Flat roof survey in Cheriton, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Cheriton? We carry out flat roof surveys in Cheriton and across Hampshire.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Cheriton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roof survey in Cheriton
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 upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are splits, cracks and crazing and a sagging deck under the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Cheriton, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Cheriton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Cheriton: local notes
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 0.8 miles south-east lies Hinton Ampner House, a reminder of how long the area around Cheriton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Cheriton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Cheriton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close. We also cover the places around Cheriton: Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Near you in Cheriton
Around Cheriton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Flowerpots Inn, among other places. For a walk, there is Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cheriton
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords and agents in Cheriton book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Common questions in Cheriton
Do you cover Cheriton?
Yes, Cheriton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you cover smaller places like Cheriton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Useful tips for Cheriton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
Places near Cheriton
What else we do in Cheriton
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Cheriton?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. 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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cheriton Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one