Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Sarisbury Green
Flat roof surveys in Sarisbury Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sarisbury Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sarisbury Green
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 EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about water getting in at rooflights and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Sarisbury Green often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Sarisbury Green (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Sarisbury Green
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sarisbury Green
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Around Sarisbury Green, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sarisbury Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Sarisbury Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Sarisbury Green
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Sarisbury Green
Is my home in Sarisbury Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sarisbury Green?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Sarisbury Green is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Flat roof surveys in Sarisbury Green: local notes
Sarisbury Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sarisbury Infant School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Sarisbury Green is about 1 mile west of Locks Heath, in Hampshire. Bookings from Sarisbury Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Sarisbury Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SO31 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Brook Lane, Peters Road and Cumber Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Warsash (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile east), Swanwick (1 mile north) and Park Gate (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Near you in Sarisbury Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hamble Common, Brookfield Community School and Language College and The King And Queen Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Sarisbury Green is Swanwick station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.