Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in South Town
Flat roof surveys in South Town, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Flat roof survey in South Town
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and pools of water lying on the roof.
In a small place like South Town, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in South Town
Will you come out to South Town?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you cover South Town?
We do. The survey and report are the same in South Town as anywhere else.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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 send us an email with the address.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlords and agents in South Town book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Other services in South Town
What a flat roof survey looks like in South Town
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. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Bentworth Hall about 1.4 miles north-east, South Town sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Town can all book flat roof surveys. Our Hampshire coverage includes South Town and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in GU34 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Near you in South Town
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around South Town includes King's Hill.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. For a village or hamlet like South Town, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in South Town, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in South Town
To price your survey, we look at:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why it is worth a survey now in South Town
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Town can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in South Town
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
Common roof problems in South Town
Every flat roof covering has a working life. 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. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives