Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hursley, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Hursley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hursley
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Hursley, flat roofs are typically 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 report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hursley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Around Hursley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 20+ years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What we’re asked to look at in Hursley
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Hursley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Hursley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Hursley
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like John Keble Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hursley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Hursley. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO21 is covered for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Near you in Hursley
Around Hursley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thornden School and The King's Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hursley is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
Also in Hursley
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hursley
Is my home in Hursley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Hursley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.