Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Downton
Need a flat roof survey in Downton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Questions from Downton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Downton, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Downton is listed?
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.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Downton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Downton
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Downton 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, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Downton (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere like Downton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Flat roof surveys in Downton: local notes
Downton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. About 4.2 miles west lies Highcliffe Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Downton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of New Milton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We visit Downton as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Downton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO41. Whether your property is on Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Downton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Arnewood School. Downton’s nearest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Downton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Downton
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Downton
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we are asked to look at in Downton
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?