Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Burgate Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Lower Burgate, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
About our flat roof survey in Lower Burgate
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or split membrane and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Lower Burgate take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Lower Burgate (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Burgate: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Burgate?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Lower Burgate in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Lower Burgate is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Why act early in Lower Burgate
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a small place like Lower Burgate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Burgate
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Towns and villages near Lower Burgate
What else we do in Lower Burgate
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Local flat roofs in Lower Burgate
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Lower Burgate has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 2.2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Burgate can all book flat roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes Lower Burgate and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We work across SP6 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Lower Burgate
In Lower Burgate, that means homes and buildings near Fordingbridge Infant School and The George Inn, among other places. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Blashford Lakes.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Lower Burgate, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.