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Flat roof survey in Titchfield Common, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Titchfield Common. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Titchfield Common
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 written report with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and upstands pulling away from walls, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Titchfield Common often have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Titchfield Common (PO14, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Titchfield Common
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Titchfield Common, so there is 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Anyone responsible for a site like St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Titchfield Common is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Roofs in Titchfield Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Titchfield Common and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO14 and SO31 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Balliol Close, Abshot Road and Clarendon Crescent or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Abshot (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-east) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Titchfield Common
In Titchfield Common, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.7 miles east) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Common questions in Titchfield Common
Do you cover smaller places like Titchfield Common?
Yes. Titchfield Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is the coastal weather around Titchfield Common hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
A precise figure is not something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Useful tips for Titchfield Common property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Titchfield Common
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Titchfield Common. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Titchfield Common, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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 we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Titchfield Common, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.