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Flat roof survey in Southwood, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Southwood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Southwood: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We are often asked to look into blocked or damaged outlets and damaged trims at the roof edge, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Southwood can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Southwood (GU14, GU51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Southwood
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a smaller place like Southwood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You let us know 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.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Southwood, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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When to book a survey in Southwood
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Southwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Southwood?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Southwood in the area you cover?
Yes, Southwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Southwood as anywhere else.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How do I book a survey in Southwood?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Flat roofs in Southwood
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Fleet station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Hart Shopping Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Southwood and the surrounding area. Southwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in GU14 and GU51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue. We also cover the places around Southwood: Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Southwood
In Southwood, that means homes and buildings near National Aerospace Library, Ancells Farm Park and Cove School and the streets around them. The closest station to Southwood is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southwood
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a careful look.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.