Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Shirrell Heath, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shirrell Heath
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at splits and cracks in the covering and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, across single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Shirrell 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 records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Shirrell Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Places near Shirrell Heath
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Shirrell Heath questions
How do I find out if my home in Shirrell Heath is listed?
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.
Is Shirrell Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Shirrell Heath is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Shirrell Heath?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shirrell Heath. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Shirrell Heath
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Shirrell Heath is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Shirrell Heath is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Shirrell Heath include Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Shirrell Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.9 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shirrell Heath include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
When to book a survey in Shirrell Heath
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Shirrell Heath can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.