Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in High Cross, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for High Cross and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in High Cross
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and upstands pulling away from walls.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like High Cross take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- High Cross (GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- 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
Different roofs, different checks
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.
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.
High Cross: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like High Cross?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover High Cross?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Landlords, agents and block managers in High Cross
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and letting agents in High Cross book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Flat roof surveys in High Cross: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Anyone responsible for a site like Froxfield Church of England Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in High Cross across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes High Cross. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We cover every part of GU32 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, and we cover them all. Other places close to High Cross include Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Near you in High Cross
High Cross’s nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Also near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around High Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in High Cross, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Older and listed buildings around High Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.