Hampshire · London and the South East
Finkley Down Flat Roof Survey
Independent flat roof surveys in Finkley Down. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
Local flat roofs in Finkley Down
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Andover station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Finkley Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of SP11 and SP10 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Finkley Down
Around Finkley Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. Finkley Down’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (less than half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Finkley Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Finkley Down
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about pools of water lying on the roof and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Finkley Down are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Finkley Down
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vigo Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Finkley Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Finkley Down may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Finkley Down
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Finkley Down
Will you come out to Finkley Down?
Yes, Finkley Down is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Finkley Down listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 the ground: 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.