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Flat roof survey in Gosport, Hampshire
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Gosport and across Hampshire.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof survey in Gosport
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged trims at the roof edge and outlets that hold water back.
Garages and porches on estates in towns like Gosport often have flat roofs. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed. Each kind of covering, from felt to rubber and GRP, is checked in its own way. Asbestos testing isn’t part of what we do, though a report may flag materials that could contain it.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Gosport
Gosport lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. 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.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Gosport means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Landlords with a home close to Portsmouth Harbour station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Gosport is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Gosport, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
We cover every part of the PO12 and PO13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, and we cover them all. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Gosport has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Gosport
In Gosport, that means homes and buildings near St Vincent College, Brune Park Community School and Queen's Head pub and the streets around them. Gosport’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.3 miles south-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Gosport
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Gosport?
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.
Is my home in Gosport listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A typical visit in Gosport begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Useful tips for Gosport property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Gosport?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you look after a building such as Brockhurst Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gosport
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.