Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lower Swanwick
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Lower Swanwick, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Flat roof survey in Lower Swanwick: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at blistering in felt or asphalt and gaps at upstands and abutments, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Lower Swanwick 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Lower Swanwick
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Questions from Lower Swanwick
Will you come out to Lower Swanwick?
Yes. Lower Swanwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Lower Swanwick is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: 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 a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Swanwick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why act early in Lower Swanwick
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Swanwick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat and commercial roofs around Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further 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 Lower Swanwick has a long history of building, with Medieval Merchant's House about 4.8 miles west. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Bursledon station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lower Swanwick and nearby. Lower Swanwick is one of the places in Hampshire we cover.
We survey roofs across the SO31 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Lower Swanwick
In Lower Swanwick, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Lower Swanwick itself: Bursledon station. Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lower Swanwick includes Swanwick Lakes.