Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Foxcotte, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Foxcotte, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
Local flat roofs in Foxcotte
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St Thomas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Harrow Way Community School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Foxcotte. Across Hampshire, we cover Foxcotte and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP10 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Foxcotte: Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Near you in Foxcotte
Around Foxcotte, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Portway Infant School and White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Foxcotte’s nearest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
How a flat roof survey works in Foxcotte
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and upstands pulling away from walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Foxcotte take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Foxcotte (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
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. You stay in control of who does 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.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Foxcotte, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Common questions in Foxcotte
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foxcotte?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Foxcotte?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Why act early in Foxcotte
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Foxcotte can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.