Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Sprat's Down, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys in Sprat's Down and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Flat roof survey in Sprat's Down
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and standing water left after rain.
Older buildings in small places like Sprat's Down may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Sprat's Down (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sprat's Down
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sprat's Down?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 cover smaller places like Sprat's Down?
Yes, Sprat's Down is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sprat's Down
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Prices for flat roof surveys in Sprat's Down
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Flat roof surveys in Sprat's Down: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sprat's Down, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Hamble station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fawley Infant School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Sprat's Down is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Flat roof surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
What’s near Sprat's Down
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Falcon Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Sprat's Down is Hamble station, roughly 4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sprat's Down include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
What else we do in Sprat's Down
When to book a survey in Sprat's Down
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. 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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Raised blisters across the surface
For an older house near a landmark like St George, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Sprat's Down 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Note the date and type of any roof work
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.