Portsmouth · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Farlington, Portsmouth
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Farlington, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farlington
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are blistering in felt or asphalt and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
In a smaller place like Farlington, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
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
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Farlington
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Also near Farlington
What else we do in Farlington
Surveys for landlords and agents in Farlington
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Farlington. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in Farlington book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Blocked gutters on homes around Farlington overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Farlington
Will you come out to Farlington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Farlington hard on roofs?
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.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Farlington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat and commercial roofs around Farlington
Farlington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Warblington Castle, about 2.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farlington. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Cosham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Anyone responsible for a site like Solent Infant School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Farlington is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Farlington and the places around it.
Here we cover the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Farlington
In Farlington, that means homes and buildings near Springfield School, Springfield School and New Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Farlington includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.