Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Salters Heath
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Salters Heath and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Salters Heath
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Typical surveys look at blocked or damaged outlets and pools of water lying on the roof, across single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Salters Heath are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. 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 doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Salters Heath (RG26)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Salters Heath?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
The streets around a church such as Pamber Priory are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Salters Heath
Do you cover Salters Heath?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Salters Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Salters Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Salters Heath?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Salters Heath often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- 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.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Salters Heath, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Salters Heath
With The Vyne about 1.5 miles south-east, Salters Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you run a business near The Malls, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Surveys in Salters Heath work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Salters Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Salters Heath, we cover Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Salters Heath
Around Salters Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens College Arms and Everest Community Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Salters Heath is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Salters Heath includes Daneshill Park Woods.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it is worth a survey now in Salters Heath
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Salters Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.