Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Easton, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Easton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Easton
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Some older homes in villages like Easton are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Easton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Easton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Easton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Easton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Are you insured?
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.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Easton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local flat roofs in Easton
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Peter Symonds College, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Easton, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Easton: Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Easton
In Easton, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Easton include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Easton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Easton, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What we’re asked to look at in Easton
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Water getting in at rooflights
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
Why get it checked now?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is frequently a small repair. 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 an older or listed building in a place like Easton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Other services in Easton
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.