Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Finkley
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Finkley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Finkley
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Finkley take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Finkley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Finkley
Will you come out to Finkley?
Yes, Finkley is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover Finkley?
Yes, Finkley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Finkley as anywhere else.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Finkley
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
For landlords with property near Andover station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Nearby places to Finkley
Other services in Finkley
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Finkley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Finkley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Finkley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. The streets around a church such as Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Finkley is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SP11. Close by, we survey roofs in Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
What’s near Finkley
Around Finkley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Finkley includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What affects the price in Finkley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.