Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Sandy Down, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Sandy Down.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Sandy Down
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and raised blisters across the surface.
Somewhere as small as Sandy Down, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Sandy Down (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Sandy Down frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Why act early in Sandy Down
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sandy Down
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Sandy Down questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandy Down?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sandy Down, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
Different roofs, different checks
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.
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 a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Flat roofs in Sandy Down
Sandy Down lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. 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 own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St John, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Brockenhurst station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Sandy Down is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Sandy Down and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Near you in Sandy Down
Around Sandy Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hobler Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.