Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in North Baddesley
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across North Baddesley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Flat roof survey in North Baddesley: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We are frequently asked to look into leaks around rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Around a smaller place like North Baddesley, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- North Baddesley (SO52)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Do you need a flat roof survey in North Baddesley?
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
Take a building like North Baddesley Junior School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like North Baddesley is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in North Baddesley
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
North Baddesley questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in North Baddesley?
Frequently, yes. North Baddesley is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to North Baddesley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Local flat roofs in North Baddesley
North Baddesley lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
North Baddesley is about 2 miles south-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Bookings from North Baddesley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover North Baddesley and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO52. We cover properties on Firgrove Close, Rosslyn Close and Upper Crescent Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Toothill (1 mile south-west), Chilworth Old Village (1 mile south-east), Ashfield (2 miles south-west), Romsey (2 miles north-west) and Rownhams (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (5 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (3 miles east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near North Baddesley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mountbatten School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.