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Flat Roof Survey in Segensworth
Independent flat roof surveys in Segensworth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Segensworth
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and a sagging deck under the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Segensworth are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Segensworth (PO15, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Segensworth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Segensworth
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
Take a building like Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Segensworth
Will you come out to Segensworth?
Yes. Segensworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Segensworth, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Segensworth?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not 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.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Segensworth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Segensworth
- A written report with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Segensworth
Also in Segensworth
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Flat roof surveys around Segensworth
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Segensworth, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to St John: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. If you’re in Segensworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Segensworth. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of PO15 and SO31 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Segensworth: Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Near you in Segensworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henry Cort Community College. The closest station to Segensworth is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.