Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Penton Grafton
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Penton Grafton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Penton Grafton
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are edge trims that have lifted or split and splits and cracks in the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Grafton are 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Penton Grafton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Penton Grafton
How do I find out if my home in Penton Grafton is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Penton Grafton within the area you cover?
Yes, Penton Grafton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Penton Grafton?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How do I book a survey in Penton Grafton?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
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 structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Penton Grafton
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What a flat roof survey looks like in Penton Grafton
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Harrow Way Community School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Penton Grafton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Penton Grafton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SP11. Close by, we survey roofs in Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Penton Grafton
In Penton Grafton, that means homes and buildings near White Hart Public House, among other places. Penton Grafton’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Grafton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Penton Grafton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
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.