Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Shootash, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Shootash, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Why it is worth a survey now in Shootash
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a small place like Shootash, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Shootash
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shootash
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blistering in felt or asphalt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Shootash, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Shootash (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Shootash questions
How do I find out if my home in Shootash is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Shootash?
Yes, Shootash is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When to book a survey in Shootash
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
Flat roof surveys in Shootash: local notes
About 3 miles north lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Shootash has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Shootash is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Shootash is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Flat roof surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Shootash, we cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Around Shootash
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stanbridge Earls School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east. A little further out are King Johns House (2.2 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shootash
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Shootash, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.