Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Rake, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Rake, with photos and a clear written report.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Flat roof survey in Rake: what you get
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and water getting in at rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Rake may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Rake (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Rake
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Rake
Will you come out to Rake?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Rake is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you do not know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
When to book a survey in Rake
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Take an older house close to Rake Mission Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Places near Rake
What else we do in Rake
Local flat roofs in Rake
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Liss station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Rake CofE Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Rake and the rest of Hampshire. Rake is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of GU33 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Rake: The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Rake
Around Rake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Sun Inn. The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Rake, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. 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.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.