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Flat roof survey in Longmoor, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Longmoor from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Flat roof survey in Longmoor: what you get
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and standing water left after rain, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Longmoor are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Longmoor (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Longmoor
What else we do in Longmoor
Flat roof surveys around Longmoor
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Longmoor is about 3 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. In Longmoor, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Longmoor. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Woolmer Road, Roberts Road and Methuen Road. We also cover the places around Longmoor: Greatham (1 mile west), Woolmer (1 mile north-west), Liss Forest (2 miles south-west), The Mint (2 miles south) and Blackmoor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Around Longmoor
Longmoor’s nearest station is Liss station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Longmoor includes Wheeler's Down and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Longmoor questions
Will you come out to Longmoor?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you cover Longmoor?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Longmoor is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Around Longmoor, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
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.
What we are asked to look at in Longmoor
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. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Standing water left after rain
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Cracked or split membrane
Anyone responsible for a site like Greatham Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely