Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Alresford Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Old Alresford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
How a flat roof survey works in Old Alresford
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’re worried about water getting in at rooflights and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Old Alresford may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Alresford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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 is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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Common questions in Old Alresford
How do I find out if my home in Old Alresford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Old Alresford?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Old Alresford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is 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 isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Old Alresford property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Once we’ve been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- 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
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
Flat and commercial roofs around Old Alresford
Historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House, about 4.1 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Old Alresford goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We visit Old Alresford as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Old Alresford. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook. If you’re just outside Old Alresford, we cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Old Alresford
We work in homes and buildings around The Globe Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. 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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.