Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Nursted
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Nursted? You can book a flat roof survey in Nursted and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How a flat roof survey works in Nursted
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Nursted, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally 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.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Nursted (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nursted
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What you can safely check yourself
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. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Nursted can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Questions from Nursted
Is Nursted within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is Nursted in the area you cover?
Yes, Nursted is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Nursted as anywhere else.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Nursted
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Nursted, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nursted
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Nursted
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
For landlords with property near Petersfield station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
Flat roof surveys in Nursted: local notes
About 2.5 miles south-east lies Uppark, a reminder of how long the area around Nursted has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Petersfield School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Nursted can all book flat roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes Nursted and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU31. Other places close to Nursted include Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Nursted
For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.