Hampshire · London and the South East
North Fareham Flat Roof Survey
We carry out flat roof surveys in North Fareham and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in North Fareham: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and gaps at upstands and abutments.
In a small place like North Fareham, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- North Fareham (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as North Fareham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Flat and commercial roofs around North Fareham
North Fareham lies within about 2 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so check with the council.
Take a building like Harrison Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in North Fareham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover North Fareham and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in North Fareham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Golden Lion Public House, Cams Hill School and Wykeham House School and the streets around them. North Fareham’s nearest station is Fareham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
Prices for flat roof surveys in North Fareham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in North Fareham
Is the coastal weather around North Fareham hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is North Fareham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
When to book a survey in North Fareham
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
For landlords with property near Fareham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in North Fareham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.