Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Nether Wallop
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Nether Wallop from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
How a flat roof survey works in Nether Wallop
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are outlets that hold water back and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Nether Wallop may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Nether Wallop (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Nether Wallop
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. For an older or listed building in a place like Nether Wallop, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nether Wallop
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What a flat roof survey looks like in Nether Wallop
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Wallop Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Nether Wallop gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Nether Wallop is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Church Hill, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Nether Wallop, we cover Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Nether Wallop
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Butchers Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Nether Wallop is Grateley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Green spaces nearby include Boscombe Down East.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Nether Wallop, 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.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’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.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Nether Wallop
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nether Wallop
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
Nether Wallop: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nether Wallop?
Yes, Nether Wallop is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is Nether Wallop within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note where water lies after a downpour
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.