Hampshire · London and the South East
King's Somborne Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in King's Somborne from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
When to book a survey in King's Somborne
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Flat roof survey in King's Somborne: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and leaks around rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like King's Somborne are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in King's Somborne
Is my home in King's Somborne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to King's Somborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in King's Somborne?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s in the report?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Places near King's Somborne
Also in King's Somborne
What a flat roof survey looks like in King's Somborne
Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around King's Somborne. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. King's Somborne is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. King's Somborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close, and we cover them all. With the A3057 close by, King's Somborne is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around King's Somborne: Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Around King's Somborne, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in King's Somborne
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near King's Somborne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in King's Somborne
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.