Hampshire · London and the South East
Soldridge Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Soldridge, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Soldridge
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits and cracks in the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
Somewhere as small as Soldridge, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Soldridge
Will you come out to Soldridge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is Soldridge in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How do I book a survey in Soldridge?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Soldridge?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
The streets around a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlords, agents and block managers in Soldridge
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Nearby places to Soldridge
Other services in Soldridge
Local flat roofs in Soldridge
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 2.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Soldridge goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Soldridge and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Soldridge and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: GU34. Whether your property is on Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Soldridge
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Soldridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Soldridge, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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