Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Southington, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Southington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Flat roof survey in Southington
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We’re often asked to look into edge trims that have lifted or split and upstands pulling away from walls, across felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Some older homes in villages like Southington are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Southington (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Southington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Southington, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys in Southington: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Overton station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southington and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Southington and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG25 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Around Southington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Greyhound pub. The nearest railway station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Open spaces near Southington include Ladle Hill.
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Southington: your questions answered
Is Southington in the area you cover?
Yes, Southington is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Southington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Southington
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Take a building like Overton Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report