Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Crowdhill, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Crowdhill.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
When to book a survey in Crowdhill
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Flat roof survey in Crowdhill: what you get
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. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Crowdhill take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Crowdhill (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Crowdhill
What else we do in Crowdhill
The survey, step by step
You don’t 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. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Crowdhill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crowdhill
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Why it is worth a survey now in Crowdhill
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crowdhill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Crowdhill
Is Crowdhill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crowdhill?
Yes, Crowdhill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Crowdhill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crowdhill
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Crowdhill
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With South Stoneham House about 4.4 miles south-west, Crowdhill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Trinity, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Wyvern Technology College will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Bookings from Crowdhill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Crowdhill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in SO50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
What’s near Crowdhill
Around Crowdhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The King's School Senior and The Fox & Hounds pub. Crowdhill’s nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Crowdhill include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.