Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Langstone, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Langstone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof survey in Langstone
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you are worried about failed seals around rooflight kerbs and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Langstone take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Langstone (PO9, PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Langstone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
For a price for your roof in Langstone, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Langstone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- 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 is 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
What affects the price in Langstone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Also near Langstone
What else we do in Langstone
Flat roof surveys in Langstone: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Langstone, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Nicholas' Chapel, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Havant station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Langstone is about 2 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Langstone is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Langstone is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
We survey roofs across PO9 and PO11 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mill Lane, Langstone Road and Langstone High Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Langstone on the A3023, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Langstone, we cover Warblington (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile south-east), Denvilles (1 mile north-east), Stoke (1 mile south) and North Hayling (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Langstone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Royal Oak pub and Warblington School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Havant station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Langstone includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Langstone
Is the coastal weather around Langstone hard on roofs?
It can do. Langstone is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Langstone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Common roof problems in Langstone
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 photographs.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bosmere Junior School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Their insurance cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?