Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Dumpford
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Dumpford, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dumpford
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
How a flat roof survey works in Dumpford
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Dumpford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dumpford (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Also near Dumpford
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Flat roof surveys in Dumpford: local notes
The wider area around Dumpford has a long history of building, with Cowdray House about 3.8 miles east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St George's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Dumpford and nearby. Dumpford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
All of GU31 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Dumpford, we cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Around Dumpford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Keeper's Arms Public House. The closest station to Dumpford is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Dumpford questions
Is Dumpford in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Dumpford as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Dumpford?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Dumpford?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Dumpford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.