Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Faberstown
Flat roof surveys across Faberstown, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Faberstown
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos 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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. Common reasons to book are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and outlets that hold water back, across single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
In a village or hamlet like Faberstown, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Faberstown
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Other services in Faberstown
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Faberstown often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Faberstown?
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Faberstown: your questions answered
Is Faberstown within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Faberstown listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How soon will I get the report?
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, tell us when you book.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Flat roof surveys around Faberstown
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Faberstown can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Faberstown and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Faberstown include Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Near you in Faberstown
The closest station to Faberstown is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Faberstown include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.