Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hound, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hound, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Hound often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Hound, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Flat roof survey in Hound: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps at upstands and abutments and blocked or damaged outlets.
Somewhere as small as Hound, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hound (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Do you need a flat roof survey in Hound?
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. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hamble School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hound
Is Hound within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hound, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Why act early in Hound
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Hound are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Hound
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hound
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Flat and commercial roofs around Hound
Hound lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 3.4 miles north-west lies Medieval Merchant's House, a reminder of how long the area around Hound has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Netley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We visit Hound as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Every address in SO31 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Near you in Hound
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Woodland Park and Prince Consort Public House, among other places. Hound has its own railway station: Netley station. Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Hound includes Mercury Marshes.
Places near Hound
Also in Hound
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.