Hampshire · London and the South East
Newfound Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Newfound, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Book a survey every few years
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
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.
How a flat roof survey works in Newfound
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We are often asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and outlets choked with leaves and silt, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
Older buildings in small places like Newfound may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Newfound (RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Towns and villages near Newfound
Other services in Newfound
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Newfound can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Newfound
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- A sagging deck under the covering
If you live in an older home near St John's, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Local flat roofs in Newfound
About 4.8 miles north-east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Newfound has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like Oakley Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Newfound is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Newfound and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG23 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Newfound, we cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Near you in Newfound
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.5 miles east. A little further out are The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newfound
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Newfound
Is Newfound in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Newfound?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
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 and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
How do I book a survey in Newfound?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.