Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Firgo
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Firgo. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Firgo
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you are worried about outlets that hold water back and water getting in at rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Firgo, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Firgo
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Flat roof surveys in Firgo: local notes
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Testbourne Community School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Firgo. Firgo is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in RG28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Firgo include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Firgo
The closest station to Firgo is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Firgo: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Firgo?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Firgo listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Firgo?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Firgo can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Common roof problems in Firgo
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Useful tips for Firgo property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book a survey every few years
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.