Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Knights Enham, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Knights Enham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
What affects the price in Knights Enham
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Flat roof survey in Knights Enham: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about splits, cracks and crazing and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Knights Enham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Knights Enham (SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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FAQs for Knights Enham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Knights Enham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Knights Enham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Knights Enham is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Knights Enham
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Flat roofs in Knights Enham
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Anyone responsible for a site like Roman Way Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Andover station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Knights Enham is about 1 mile north of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Knights Enham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Knights Enham is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SP10 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Manor Copse and Newbury Road and the roads around them. We also cover East Anton (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile north), Smannell (1 mile north-east), Upper Enham (1 mile north) and Finkley (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Knights Enham
In Knights Enham, that means homes and buildings near Harrow Way Community School. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Knights Enham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.