Hampshire · London and the South East
Monk Sherborne Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Monk Sherborne, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Monk Sherborne: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistering in felt or asphalt and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Some older homes in villages like Monk Sherborne are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Monk Sherborne
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Monk Sherborne?
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.
Is Monk Sherborne in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Monk Sherborne is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
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 around your tenants.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Monk Sherborne?
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. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the price in Monk Sherborne
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near Monk Sherborne
What else we do in Monk Sherborne
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Monk Sherborne, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys in Monk Sherborne: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With The Vyne about 1.7 miles east, Monk Sherborne sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
If you look after a building such as The Priory Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Basingstoke station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Monk Sherborne is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG26 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Monk Sherborne
Around Monk Sherborne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Everest Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.