Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lower Common
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Lower Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Common
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Typical surveys look at ponding water that doesn’t drain away and splits and cracks in the covering, across upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Common may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Lower Common (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Also near Lower Common
What else we do in Lower Common
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Lower Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Lower Common, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Flat roof surveys around Lower Common
Historic houses like Stratfield Saye House, about 4.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Lower Common goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Crowthorne station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Lower Common, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lower Common is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We work across RG27 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bohunt School Wokingham, White Hart Public House and Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, among other places. Lower Common’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 3.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Lower Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Common?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Common
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Common. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.