Hampshire · London and the South East
Toothill Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Toothill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Toothill
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.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
Take a building like The Mountbatten School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
About our flat roof survey in Toothill
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets alike.
Older buildings in small places like Toothill may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Toothill (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Toothill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Toothill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Toothill 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Toothill?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Toothill
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
What else we do in Toothill
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Toothill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- 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’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Toothill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof surveys around Toothill
Toothill is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. South Stoneham House, about 4.3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Toothill. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. We visit Toothill as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Toothill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO51. Other places close to Toothill include Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Toothill
For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.1 miles north) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.