Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Farnborough, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Farnborough, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Farnborough
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about water getting in at rooflights and pools of water lying on the roof.
In a town like Farnborough, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Many are felt, and newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP. The usual warning signs are standing water, splits and edges coming away. Water that sits for days after rain is often the first sign a flat roof needs attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Farnborough
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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Tower Hill Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Farnborough Main station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you run a business near Hart Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Farnborough is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU14, GU11 and GU17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square, and we cover them all. Main roads around Farnborough include the A325 and A327. We also cover the places around Farnborough: Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Farnborough has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Farnborough
We work in homes and buildings around The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area, among other places. You’ll also find National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Farnborough Main station, about 0.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Farnborough includes Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit in Farnborough runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Common questions in Farnborough
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Farnborough?
Not much. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnborough?
Yes, Farnborough is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnborough
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Farnborough. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Farnborough property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.