Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Swanmore, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Swanmore, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
Swanmore: your questions answered
Is Swanmore within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Swanmore?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Swanmore is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
About our flat roof survey in Swanmore
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photos and our recommendations. If you’re worried about raised blisters across the surface and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around a smaller place like Swanmore, flat roofs usually cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Swanmore (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Also in Swanmore
Prices for flat roof surveys in Swanmore
To price your survey, we look at:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Swanmore
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to Swanmore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Swanmore, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Swanmore
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Barnabas, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Swanmore, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Swanmore and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO32. You will find streets such as Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Swanmore
In Swanmore, that means homes and buildings near Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, roughly 3.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.