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Flat roof survey in Peartree Green, Southampton
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Peartree Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
About our flat roof survey in Peartree Green
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about leaks around rooflights and edge trims that have lifted or split.
Around a smaller place like Peartree Green, flat roofs normally cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Peartree Green: local notes
Peartree Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Peartree Green, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ludlow Infant Academy, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 1.3 miles west, show how far back building around Peartree Green goes. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Peartree Green is one of many places we visit across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Peartree Green is one of the places in Southampton where we work for flat roof surveys.
We survey roofs across SO19 and SO14 for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
Near you in Peartree Green
We work in homes and buildings around Woolston School, Houndwell Park and Inspire Enterprise Academy. Peartree Green has its own railway station: Woolston station. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Peartree Green is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are usually where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Peartree Green
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Peartree Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
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FAQs for Peartree Green
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Peartree Green, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Peartree Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Peartree Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets