Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Soake, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Soake, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Soake
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are a sagging deck under the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Soake, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Soake (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Soake
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older and listed buildings around Soake may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Soake
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like Soake, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Towns and villages near Soake
Other services in Soake
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Soake
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Soake
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Soake, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Soake within the area you cover?
Yes, Soake is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Flat roof surveys around Soake
Soake is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Denmead Junior School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Bedhampton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Soake and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Soake and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: PO7. Streets in the area include Soake Road and Hambledon Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Soake
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School. For rail, the closest station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Soake includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.