Hampshire · London and the South East
Sutton Scotney Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Sutton Scotney. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in Sutton Scotney
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about cracked or split membrane and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber alike.
Somewhere as small as Sutton Scotney, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Sutton Scotney (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Questions from Sutton Scotney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton Scotney?
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.
Is Sutton Scotney within the area you cover?
Yes, Sutton Scotney is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we’re asked to look at in Sutton Scotney
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you own a rental within reach of Micheldever station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
Also near Sutton Scotney
More services for Sutton Scotney
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Flat roof surveys in Sutton Scotney: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. 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.
The streets around a church like Ebenezer Methodist Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Sutton Scotney is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. In Sutton Scotney, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Taylors Yard, Oxford Road and Winchester Hill, and we cover them all. Other places close to Sutton Scotney include Egypt (1 mile north-east), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Sutton Scotney
In Sutton Scotney, that means homes and buildings near Coach And Horses pub, among other places. Sutton Scotney’s nearest station is Micheldever station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Sutton Scotney needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.