Hampshire · London and the South East
Steep Marsh Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Steep Marsh and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Useful tips for Steep Marsh property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Steep Marsh
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and cracked or split membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Steep Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
Prices for flat roof surveys in Steep Marsh
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Towns and villages near Steep Marsh
Other services in Steep Marsh
Local flat roofs in Steep Marsh
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Steep Marsh is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
All of GU32 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Steep Marsh, we cover Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Steep Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School, among other places. The closest station to Steep Marsh is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Questions from Steep Marsh
Is Steep Marsh in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Steep Marsh is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Steep Marsh?
We can’t 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.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. We will confirm the timing as you book.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Steep Marsh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Steep Marsh
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.