Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Compton, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Compton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
About our flat roof survey in Compton
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about blocked or damaged outlets and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Compton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Compton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Compton
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Compton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Compton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Compton include South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Compton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park. The closest station to Compton is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Compton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Compton
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For older village homes like those around Compton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
FAQs for Compton
Do you carry out roof surveys in Compton?
Yes, Compton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Compton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
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 happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
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.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Useful tips for Compton property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Compton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.