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Maybush Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Maybush, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Parking around Maybush is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
How a flat roof survey works in Maybush
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed signs of deflection in the roof deck and blisters and bubbles in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Maybush often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when booking, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Maybush
A roof problem in a let property affects your 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: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Maybush questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maybush?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Maybush hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building 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.
Nearby places to Maybush
Other services in Maybush
When to book a survey in Maybush
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?
What affects the price in Maybush
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Flat and commercial roofs around Maybush
Maybush is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 2.9 miles south-east, so building around Maybush goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you own a rental within reach of Redbridge station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. Maybush is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Maybush is one of the places in Southampton we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO16 and SO15. Whether your property is on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Maybush: Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Maybush
In Maybush, that means homes and buildings near St James' Park, Bridge Tavern and Regents Park Community College and the streets around them. Maybush’s nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Maybush includes Testwood Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.