Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in South Wonston
Flat roof surveys in South Wonston from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets that hold water back
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around South Wonston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Flat roof survey in South Wonston: what you get
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’re worried about leaks around rooflights and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as South Wonston, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 when booking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- South Wonston (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
South Wonston: your questions answered
Is my home in South Wonston 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in South Wonston?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and South Wonston is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in South Wonston?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Flat roof surveys in South Wonston: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like South Wonston Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you live in an older home near St Margaret's, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in South Wonston, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes South Wonston. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Landmarks near South Wonston
The closest station to South Wonston is Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Winnall Moors.
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Wonston
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around South Wonston are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Wonston
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.