Hampshire · London and the South East
Kings Worthy Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Kings Worthy, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof surveys in Kings Worthy: local notes
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Kings Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Kings Worthy, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO23 is covered for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Church Lane and The Woodlands, and we cover them all. We also cover Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile east), Winnall (2 miles south), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east) and Itchen Abbas (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Around Kings Worthy
In Kings Worthy, that means homes and buildings near Henry Beaufort School and The Cart And Horses Public House. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (2 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kings Worthy
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Typical surveys look at damaged trims at the roof edge and water getting in at rooflights, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Kings Worthy take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Kings Worthy (SO23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Kings Worthy questions
How do I find out if my home in Kings Worthy is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kings Worthy?
Yes, Kings Worthy is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Kings Worthy as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Common roof problems in Kings Worthy
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. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take a building like Kings Worthy Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere like Kings Worthy needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 is 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 photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Kings Worthy, phone 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.
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Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kings Worthy can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.