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Flat roof survey in Furzeley Corner, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Furzeley Corner, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat and commercial roofs around Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Denmead Junior School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Roofs in Furzeley Corner get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Furzeley Corner. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO7 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road and the roads around them. We also cover Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Furzeley Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mead End pub and Cowplain Community School and the streets around them. The closest station to Furzeley Corner is Cosham station, about 3.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Furzeley Corner includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
About our flat roof survey in Furzeley Corner
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We are frequently asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Somewhere as small as Furzeley Corner, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Furzeley Corner (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
FAQs for Furzeley Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Furzeley Corner?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Furzeley Corner?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Furzeley Corner is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you work in Furzeley Corner?
Yes. Furzeley Corner is part of the area we cover.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What we are asked to look at in Furzeley Corner
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Landlords with a home close to Cosham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Furzeley Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Furzeley Corner
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Furzeley Corner
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.