Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Ower
Flat roof surveys around Ower, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
About our flat roof survey in Ower
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and edge trims that have lifted or split.
In a village or hamlet like Ower, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Ower (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ower
Landlords and agents in Ower book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. In a place like Ower, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Ower questions
Is the coastal weather around Ower hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Ower?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Flat roof surveys in Ower: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Ower, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landford Manor lies about 4.6 miles north-west, so building around Ower goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We visit Ower as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Ower. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO51 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Ower
The nearest railway station is Totton station, roughly 3 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Ower can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
When to book a survey in Ower
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. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that does not drain away
If you let a flat or house near Totton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs