Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Kentsboro, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Kentsboro and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Kentsboro
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Kentsboro take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is checked, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Local flat roofs in Kentsboro
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Kentsboro and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kentsboro: Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Kentsboro
Kentsboro’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
For a price for flat roof surveys in Kentsboro, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Kentsboro, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Also near Kentsboro
Other services in Kentsboro
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Kentsboro
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Whatever the street in Kentsboro, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
FAQs for Kentsboro
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kentsboro?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Kentsboro in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Kentsboro as anywhere else.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber