Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lower Upham
Flat roof surveys in Lower Upham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book a survey every few years
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
About our flat roof survey in Lower Upham
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you are worried about damaged trims at the roof edge and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Lower Upham, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Upham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Lower Upham questions
Will you come out to Lower Upham?
Yes, Lower Upham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Upham?
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.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Nearby places to Lower Upham
Other services in Lower Upham
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Lower Upham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Lower Upham
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Upham and nearby. Lower Upham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SO32 for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. Lower Upham’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
When to book a survey in Lower Upham
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos