Hampshire · London and the South East
Hill Brow Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Hill Brow.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hill Brow
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
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.
Flat roof survey in Hill Brow: what you get
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Hill Brow, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Hill Brow (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Hill Brow, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Hill Brow, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Hill Brow: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Rake Mission Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Liss Junior School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hill Brow and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU33 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we can help. Hill Brow is on the B2070, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hill Brow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whistle Stop pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Hill Brow: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hill Brow?
Yes, Hill Brow is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hill Brow?
Yes, Hill Brow is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
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 whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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What else we do in Hill Brow
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Hill Brow
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA