Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Newton Valence, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Newton Valence, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Flat roof survey in Newton Valence: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We’re often asked to look into signs of deflection in the roof deck and water getting in at rooflights, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Newton Valence, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Newton Valence (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in Newton Valence
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Newton Valence questions
How do I find out if my home in Newton Valence 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Newton Valence?
Yes, Newton Valence is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Flat roofs in Newton Valence
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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Newton Valence, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Newton Valence is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU34. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Newton Valence
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 4.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Also near Newton Valence
Also in Newton Valence
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Newton Valence can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.