Hampshire · London and the South East
Fordingbridge Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Fordingbridge from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fordingbridge
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and leaks around rooflights.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Fordingbridge often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Fordingbridge (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Fordingbridge property owners
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
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’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
FAQs for Fordingbridge
How do I find out if my home in Fordingbridge is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Fordingbridge in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Fordingbridge is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report follows by email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
When to book a survey in Fordingbridge
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Fordingbridge, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- 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 is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Fordingbridge
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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 2.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Fordingbridge goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fordingbridge Junior School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Fordingbridge can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Fordingbridge is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SP6 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Picket Close. You will find Fordingbridge on the A338 and B3078, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Fordingbridge, we cover Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
What’s near Fordingbridge
In Fordingbridge, that means homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Fordingbridge includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.