Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Holybourne, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Holybourne. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holybourne
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are raised blisters across the surface and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
In a village or hamlet like Holybourne, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Holybourne: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Holybourne?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holybourne?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Holybourne?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Holybourne
Landlords, agents and building managers in Holybourne and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For older village homes like those around Holybourne, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Holybourne, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
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.
Common roof problems in Holybourne
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Holybourne, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Useful tips for Holybourne property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat and commercial roofs around Holybourne
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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Holybourne has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
The streets around a church such as Holy Rood Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 4.6 miles west, show how far back building around Holybourne goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Holybourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU34. Streets in the area include London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Holybourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holybourne include Holybourne Hill.