Hampshire · London and the South East
Rowlands Castle Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Rowlands Castle and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowlands Castle
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Common reasons to book are water getting in at rooflights and outlets that hold water back, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Around Rowlands Castle, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a survey in Rowlands Castle, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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FAQs for Rowlands Castle
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Rowlands Castle, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Rowlands Castle?
Yes. Rowlands Castle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Common roof problems in Rowlands Castle
A buyer’s general survey often recommends 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Take a building like Havant Academy: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Flat roof surveys in Rowlands Castle: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rowlands Castle, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Warblington Castle, about 3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rowlands Castle. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church like The Church on the Green are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Bookings from Rowlands Castle are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Rowlands Castle and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Rowlands Castle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Robin Hood Inn, among other places. There is a railway station in Rowlands Castle itself: Rowlands Castle station. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.