Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Harestock, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys around Harestock, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Harestock
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you are worried about edge trims that have lifted or split and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Harestock, 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 when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Harestock (SO22)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Harestock
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
If you let a flat or house near Winchester station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like Harestock is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that 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
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Harestock, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Harestock: your questions answered
Do you cover Harestock?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Harestock is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Harestock?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t put a figure on it. 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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
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.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What else we do in Harestock
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a smaller place like Harestock, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys in Harestock: local notes
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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Barnabas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a building such as Harestock Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Harestock, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Harestock is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO22 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Harestock
Typical jobs here are in homes near Henry Beaufort School and The Running Horse pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harestock
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.