Hampshire · London and the South East
Lyde Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Lyde Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof surveys around Lyde Green
About 2.8 miles north lies Stratfield Saye House, a reminder of how long the area around Lyde Green has been built on. 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Rotherwick Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Take a building like Whitewater Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Lyde Green and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Lyde Green is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: RG27. We also cover Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
What’s near Lyde Green
We work in homes and buildings around Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Lyde Green is Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lyde Green include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lyde Green
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks around rooflights and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Older buildings in small places like Lyde Green may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. 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. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Lyde Green (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Lyde Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lyde Green?
Yes, Lyde Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lyde Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What affects the price in Lyde Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Lyde Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Lyde Green
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lyde Green
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lyde Green and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.