Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Roughdown, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Roughdown. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
About our flat roof survey in Roughdown
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and damaged trims at the roof edge, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Some older homes in villages like Roughdown are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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 works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Roughdown (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
For a price for flat roof surveys in Roughdown, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Nearby places to Roughdown
What else we do in Roughdown
What we are asked to look at in Roughdown
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Outlets that hold water back
For landlords with property near Netley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Roughdown
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
What happens on the day
You do not 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 one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Roughdown, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Roughdown
Roughdown is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take a building like Blackfield Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Roughdown. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering.
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. In Roughdown, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Roughdown
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy, among other places. The closest station to Roughdown is Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Mercury Marshes.
FAQs for Roughdown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Roughdown?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Roughdown?
Yes. Roughdown is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when you book.