Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Chilbolton, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Chilbolton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chilbolton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilbolton
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. Typical surveys look at gaps at upstands and abutments and splits and cracks in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
Older buildings in small places like Chilbolton may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Chilbolton
How do I find out if my home in Chilbolton is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Chilbolton?
Yes, Chilbolton is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Chilbolton often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Chilbolton
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. 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.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Chilbolton
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Chilbolton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
Flat roof surveys in Chilbolton: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wherwell Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Less: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Chilbolton, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Chilbolton. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO20 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Chilbolton
Around Chilbolton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The closest station to Chilbolton is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
Useful tips for Chilbolton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets