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Flat roof survey in Frogmore, Hampshire
We carry out flat roof surveys in Frogmore and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Frogmore
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed blisters and bubbles in the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In smaller places like Frogmore, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Frogmore (GU17, GU47, GU46)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Book a survey every few years
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Common roof problems in Frogmore
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Take a building like Frogmore Junior School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they will not be able to tell you
Towns and villages near Frogmore
Also in Frogmore
FAQs for Frogmore
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frogmore?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Frogmore?
Yes, Frogmore is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Frogmore as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Frogmore?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Frogmore is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- 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
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Local flat roofs in Frogmore
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Sandhurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Frogmore is about 1 mile south-west of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Frogmore is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Frogmore. Reading is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in GU17, GU47 and GU46 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Bell Lane, Green Lane and Reading Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Frogmore, we cover Blackwater (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north-east) and York Town (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Near you in Frogmore
We work in homes and buildings around White Swan pub, Frogmore Community College and Sandhurst Memorial Park. Frogmore’s nearest station is Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Staff College Museum (2.1 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Wildmoor Heath.