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Flat roof survey in Harefield, Southampton
Independent flat roof surveys in Harefield. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a survey in Harefield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harefield
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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Around Harefield, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Harefield
Useful tips for Harefield property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Why get it checked now?
Flat roofs cannot typically be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. With lower homes, common in places like Harefield, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Harefield
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Harefield questions
Is Harefield within the area you cover?
Yes, Harefield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Harefield, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
Flat and commercial roofs around Harefield
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Harefield, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. South Stoneham House, about 1.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harefield. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Bitterne station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Take an older house close to Church of St James: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out flat roof surveys in Harefield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Southampton coverage includes Harefield.
We cover every part of the SO18, SO19 and SO30 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road and the roads around them. Harefield is on the A334, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Harefield, we cover Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Harefield has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Harefield
We work in homes and buildings around The Gregg School, Woodlands Community College and The Red Lion pub. Harefield’s nearest station is Bitterne station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Harefield
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.