Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Locks Heath, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Locks Heath, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Questions from Locks Heath
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Locks Heath, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Locks Heath?
Yes, Locks Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I book a survey in Locks Heath?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
About our flat roof survey in Locks Heath
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and leaks around rooflights, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Locks Heath can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Flat roof surveys around Locks Heath
Locks Heath lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church like St John are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Park Gate Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Swanwick station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Locks Heath, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Locks Heath and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO31, PO14 and PO15 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Around Locks Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. Locks Heath’s nearest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
What else we do in Locks Heath
Why it’s worth a survey now in Locks Heath
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. With lower homes, common in places like Locks Heath, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
For a price for your roof in Locks Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Locks Heath
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
What affects the price in Locks Heath
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Locks Heath property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Book a survey every few years
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Locks Heath, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.