Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hensting, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hensting. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Local flat roofs in Hensting
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Hensting, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Hensting is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in SO50 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Hensting: Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Hensting
Around Hensting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Flat roof survey in Hensting: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Hensting take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Hensting (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Hensting, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hensting
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Common roof problems in Hensting
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Also in Hensting
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hensting
Is Hensting within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Hensting is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.