Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Romsey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Romsey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Romsey
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. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, 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. We survey upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about a sagging deck under the covering and blistering in felt or asphalt.
In a town like Romsey, flat roofs are common on rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Older ones are frequently felt, which frequently lasts around 15–20 years, while newer ones may be EPDM rubber or GRP fibreglass. Ponding water, splits along the edges and lifting upstands are the usual warning signs. Standing water days after rain often shows a flat roof needs attention.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Romsey (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Romsey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Romsey
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Places near Romsey
Also in Romsey
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit in Romsey runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- 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.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Romsey
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Romsey?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Romsey?
Yes, Romsey is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Romsey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roofs in Romsey
The wider area around Romsey has a long history of building, with Mottisfont Abbey about 4 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Romsey, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near St Swithun's Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Romsey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Romsey. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO51 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows or a nearby road, we can survey it. Being close to the A27 and A3057, Romsey is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Romsey: North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Romsey
Around Romsey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mountbatten School, Bishop Blaize Public House and The Romsey School. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (less than half a mile south) and King Johns House (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.