Southampton · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Lordswood, Southampton
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Lordswood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
How a flat roof survey works in Lordswood
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Lordswood can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Homes in smaller places like Lordswood can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Lordswood often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- 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
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Read more
Lordswood: your questions answered
Is my home in Lordswood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lordswood?
It can do. Lordswood is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Lordswood?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
What we can’t see
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
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Other services in Lordswood
Flat roofs in Lordswood
Lordswood is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Lordswood has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 2.4 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Lord's Hill Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building such as Oakwood Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Lordswood across London and South East England. Across Southampton, we cover Lordswood and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in SO16 and SO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Lordswood, we cover Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes and buildings near St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lordswood
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and letting agents in Lordswood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Common roof problems in Lordswood
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you own a rental within reach of Millbrook (Hants) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
Prices for flat roof surveys in Lordswood
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.