Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Farringdon, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Farringdon. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in Farringdon: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Farringdon take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Farringdon
Bentworth Hall, about 3.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farringdon. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Farringdon, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Farringdon is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Farringdon include Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
What’s near Farringdon
We work in homes and buildings around Rose and Crown Inn and the streets around them. Farringdon’s nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: 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 roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Farringdon often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
When to book a survey in Farringdon
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why act early in Farringdon
Flat roofs can’t typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Farringdon can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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Farringdon: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Farringdon is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farringdon?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Farringdon is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.