Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Old Netley
Need a flat roof survey in Old Netley? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Netley
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and raised blisters across the surface.
Somewhere as small as Old Netley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Old Netley
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westquay, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Flat and commercial roofs around Old Netley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Netley, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take a building like Bursledon Church of England Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Landlords with a home close to Bursledon station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Old Netley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Old Netley and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO31. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Netley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Old Netley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
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Questions from Old Netley
Is the coastal weather around Old Netley hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Old Netley 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.
Is Old Netley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Old Netley and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Netley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs