Hampshire · London and the South East
Shobley Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Shobley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How a flat roof survey works in Shobley
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Shobley, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Shobley (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Shobley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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 start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Flat roof surveys around Shobley
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shobley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Take a building like Poulner Infant School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: BH24. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Shobley
Around Shobley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School Academy. Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shobley
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. For an older or listed building in a place like Shobley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shobley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Nearby places to Shobley
What else we do in Shobley
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shobley
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
Shobley: your questions answered
Is Shobley in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Shobley is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What happens next?
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.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.