Hampshire · London and the South East
Gundleton Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Gundleton. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
About our flat roof survey in Gundleton
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Gundleton, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Gundleton (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Gundleton: local notes
With Hinton Ampner House about 4 miles south, Gundleton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 such as Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Gundleton, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes Gundleton. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane. Other places close to Gundleton include Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Around Gundleton
In Gundleton, that means homes and buildings near Three Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Gundleton include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
What we’re asked to look at in Gundleton
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 typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Towns and villages near Gundleton
Other services in Gundleton
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a hamlet or village like Gundleton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Gundleton
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Common questions in Gundleton
Is my home in Gundleton listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover Gundleton?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Gundleton is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gundleton
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets