Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Stonehills, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys around Stonehills, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Standing water left after rain
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- A sagging deck under the covering
About our flat roof survey in Stonehills
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge.
Older buildings in small places like Stonehills may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Stonehills (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Stonehills
Stonehills is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Hamble station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Fawley Infant School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Stonehills, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Stonehills is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO45 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Stonehills and Fawley Bypass and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stonehills: Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Around Stonehills
Typical jobs here are in homes near Falcon Hotel and The New Forest Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hamble station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stonehills include Mercury Marshes.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
What affects the price in Stonehills
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stonehills
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for Stonehills
Do you cover smaller places like Stonehills?
Yes. Stonehills is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Stonehills, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Stonehills is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey doesn’t include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Stonehills can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.