Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Fisher's Pond
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Fisher's Pond.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
If you are buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
How a flat roof survey works in Fisher's Pond
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. 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. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We’re frequently asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber.
In a small place like Fisher's Pond, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Fisher's Pond (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Towns and villages near Fisher's Pond
What else we do in Fisher's Pond
Flat and commercial roofs around Fisher's Pond
The wider area around Fisher's Pond has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 4.6 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Fisher's Pond is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Other places close to Fisher's Pond include Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
What’s near Fisher's Pond
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and The Fox & Hounds pub. The closest station to Fisher's Pond is Eastleigh station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Fisher's Pond includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
Common questions in Fisher's Pond
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fisher's Pond?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Fisher's Pond within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
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. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
When to book a survey in Fisher's Pond
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you own a rental within reach of Eastleigh station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Fisher's Pond, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Why get it checked now?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Fisher's Pond, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.