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Flat roof survey in Hawley, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hawley, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Hawley
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked or damaged outlets and loose or cracked edge trims.
In a smaller place like Hawley, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hawley (GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Common questions in Hawley
Is my home in Hawley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hawley?
Yes, Hawley is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hawley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Hawley
What else we do in Hawley
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a survey in Hawley, 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Related advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hawley
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Water getting in at rooflights
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hawley Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hawley
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 fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Blackwater station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Hawley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford.
All of GU17 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Hawley include the A30, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
Around Hawley
Around Hawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mr Bumble pub, Fernhill School and Language College and Royal Military Academy Library, among other places. Hawley has its own railway station: Blackwater station. A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawley
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.