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Flat roof survey in Trotton, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys around Trotton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Raised blisters across the surface
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. For an older or listed building in a place like Trotton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start 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 you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof survey in Trotton
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and water getting in at rooflights, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
In a village or hamlet like Trotton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Trotton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Trotton
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you look after a building such as Stedham Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roof surveys around Trotton
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. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 3.2 miles east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Trotton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Trotton and the surrounding area. Trotton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU31 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Trotton: Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Trotton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Keeper's Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a hamlet or village like Trotton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Trotton questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Trotton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Trotton as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Trotton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Trotton?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.