Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Hill Head
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Hill Head, with photos and a clear written report.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Hill Head
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is 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. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about blistering in felt or asphalt and pools of water lying on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Hill Head, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
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.
- Where
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Hill Head
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Hill Head are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
FAQs for Hill Head
How do I find out if my home in Hill Head is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hill Head, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Towns and villages near Hill Head
What else we do in Hill Head
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hill Head
Hill Head is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Anyone responsible for a site like Crofton Hammond Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Hill Head, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Hill Head is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in PO14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
What’s near Hill Head
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub. The closest station to Hill Head is Fareham station, about 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Hill Head?
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. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For businesses in and around places like Fareham Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
What a flat roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hill Head
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Hill Head, 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.