Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hollywater, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hollywater, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Hollywater, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollywater
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and damaged trims at the roof edge, on single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Hollywater, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Hollywater
Will you come out to Hollywater?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hollywater?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Hollywater is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
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:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hollywater
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hollywater and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
More services for Hollywater
Flat and commercial roofs around Hollywater
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. 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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building such as Woodlea Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Sacred Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Hollywater is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of GU35 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Hollywater Road and Liphook Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollywater
We work in homes and buildings around Mill Chase Academy. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
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 will not come as a surprise. For older village homes like those around Hollywater, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT