Hampshire · London and the South East
Nyewood Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Nyewood, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Nyewood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Nyewood, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Nyewood: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and cracked or split membrane.
In a small place like Nyewood, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently 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 normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Nyewood (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Nyewood
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For landlords with property near Petersfield station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are typically where trouble starts. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Flat roofs in Nyewood
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. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Nyewood has a long history of building, with Uppark about 2.7 miles south-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Nyewood is about 3 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Nyewood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Nyewood and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in GU31 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Nyewood: East Harting (1 mile south), South Harting (2 miles south-west), Elsted (2 miles south-east), Dumpford (2 miles east) and Elsted Marsh (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles west) and Purbrook (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Nyewood
For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.4 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Nyewood include Oakham Hill and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Nyewood: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Nyewood?
Yes, Nyewood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nyewood?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
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. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, like cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Nyewood
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Nyewood
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets