Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Dogmersfield
Flat roof surveys across Dogmersfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
How a flat roof survey works in Dogmersfield
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’re worried about loose or cracked edge trims and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Dogmersfield take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Dogmersfield (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Dogmersfield
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
For landlords with property near Winchfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Why act early in Dogmersfield
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Dogmersfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Dogmersfield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Dogmersfield questions
Will you come out to Dogmersfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Dogmersfield listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dogmersfield
Landlords, agents and building managers in Dogmersfield and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Flat roof surveys around Dogmersfield
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 4.7 miles south-east lies Farnham Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Dogmersfield has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hart Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. If you look after a building such as Dogmersfield Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Dogmersfield is about 2 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Dogmersfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Dogmersfield. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Dogmersfield: Crookham Village (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Mill Lane (1 mile south), Fleet (2 miles east) and Bowling Alley (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (5 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Dogmersfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Exchequer pub, Calthorpe Park and Calthorpe Park School. Dogmersfield’s nearest station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tundry Hill and Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.