Hampshire · London and the South East
South Harting Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in South Harting and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Harting
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How a flat roof survey works in South Harting
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Typical surveys look at standing water left after rain and loose or cracked edge trims, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like South Harting, flat roofs are normally 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. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- South Harting (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like South Harting can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for South Harting
Is South Harting within the area you cover?
Yes, South Harting is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in South Harting listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Common roof problems in South Harting
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Also near South Harting
What else we do in South Harting
Flat and commercial roofs around South Harting
The wider area around South Harting has a long history of building, with Uppark about 1.2 miles south-west. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. 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.
If you look after a building such as Harting CofE Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Harting and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of GU31 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around South Harting: East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
What’s near South Harting
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Ship Inn. South Harting’s nearest station is Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Checking the roof from ground level
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 part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.