Hampshire · London and the South East
Funtley Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Funtley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Funtley
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
How a flat roof survey works in Funtley
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Somewhere as small as Funtley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Funtley
More services for Funtley
What a flat roof survey looks like in Funtley
Funtley is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Francis, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Orchard Lea Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Funtley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO15, PO17 and PO16. That includes homes and businesses on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Funtley include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Funtley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henry Cort Community College and The Miners Arms and the streets around them. Funtley’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Funtley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Funtley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Funtley questions
Is my home in Funtley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Funtley hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Funtley?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
What affects the price in Funtley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- 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 drop us an email whenever suits you.