Hampshire · London and the South East
Horton Heath Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Horton Heath? We carry out flat roof surveys in Horton Heath and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Cracked or split membrane
What we’re asked to look at in Horton Heath
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive
About our flat roof survey in Horton Heath
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about outlets that hold water back and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Horton Heath can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Horton Heath
Is Horton Heath in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Horton Heath listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I book a survey in Horton Heath?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We will confirm the timing when you book.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Flat and commercial roofs around Horton Heath
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 3.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Horton Heath goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Fair Oak Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Roofs in Horton Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Horton Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Around Horton Heath
Around Horton Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Horton Heath includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horton Heath
Landlords and agents in Horton Heath book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. A visit to a smaller place like Horton Heath is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.