Hampshire · London and the South East
New Copse Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in New Copse. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in New Copse
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are upstands pulling away from walls and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Somewhere as small as New Copse, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- New Copse (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Flat and commercial roofs around New Copse
With Bentworth Hall about 0.9 miles north-east, New Copse sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Andrew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in New Copse can all book flat roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in New Copse
New Copse’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
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How it works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around New Copse can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Why act early in New Copse
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. Around New Copse, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in New Copse
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
New Copse questions
How do I find out if my home in New Copse is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to New Copse?
Yes, New Copse is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in New Copse
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.