Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Forton
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Forton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
How a flat roof survey works in Forton
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you’re worried about a sagging deck under the covering and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Forton, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Forton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Forton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Forton?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
For landlords with property near Portsmouth Harbour station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why act early in Forton
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Around Forton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Forton
- A written report with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Forton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Forton, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Forton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Forton, like hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
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What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
What a flat roof survey looks like in Forton
Forton is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Forton means lost rooms as well as repairs. Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Catholic Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forton and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Forton.
Surveys in PO12 and PO13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Forton include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Forton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.