Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Preston Candover, Hampshire
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Preston Candover? We carry out flat roof surveys in Preston Candover and across Hampshire.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in Preston Candover: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Preston Candover, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Common questions in Preston Candover
Is Preston Candover within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Preston Candover listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Preston Candover
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Prices for flat roof surveys in Preston Candover
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Towns and villages near Preston Candover
Also in Preston Candover
Local flat roofs in Preston Candover
With Hall Place about 3.6 miles east, Preston Candover sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Preston Candover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Reading.
We work across the RG25 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close. Other places close to Preston Candover include Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Preston Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Purefoy Arms Public House and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Preston Candover needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.