Hampshire · London and the South East
Clayhall Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Clayhall. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Clayhall
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and people most frequently book us about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and outlets that hold water back.
Around Clayhall, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It’s worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Clayhall (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- 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
What a flat roof survey looks like in Clayhall
Clayhall lies within about 1 mile of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Clayhall means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building like Haselworth Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Bookings from Clayhall are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Clayhall and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in PO12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Clayhall: Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Clayhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bay House School, The Fighting Cocks pub and St Vincent College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Search (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Clayhall is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
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. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Clayhall
Is my home in Clayhall listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Clayhall?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Clayhall?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Clayhall?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Towns and villages near Clayhall
What else we do in Clayhall
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
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.