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Flat roof survey in North Boarhunt, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in North Boarhunt? You can book a flat roof survey in North Boarhunt and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof survey in North Boarhunt: what you get
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. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like North Boarhunt are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- North Boarhunt (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
North Boarhunt questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around North Boarhunt, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. North Boarhunt is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in North Boarhunt is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I book a survey in North Boarhunt?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around North Boarhunt, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
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.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Also near North Boarhunt
Also in North Boarhunt
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Boarhunt. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a flat roof survey looks like in North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older buildings may be listed or sit 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 Portchester station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in North Boarhunt, we can come and survey your property. Our Hampshire coverage includes North Boarhunt. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO17 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Near you in North Boarhunt
The closest station to North Boarhunt is Portchester station, about 3.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near North Boarhunt include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.