Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shawford, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Shawford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
About our flat roof survey in Shawford
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed loose or cracked edge trims and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Shawford, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Shawford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- 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 will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shawford
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Shawford
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Also near Shawford
Other services in Shawford
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Shawford
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Shawford
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Shawford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Around Shawford
Around Shawford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park. Shawford has its own railway station: Shawford station. Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Questions from Shawford
Will you come out to Shawford?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Shawford?
Yes, Shawford is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Shawford?
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 including VAT.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.