Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Up Somborne
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Up Somborne, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Up Somborne
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and pools of water lying on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Up Somborne, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
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
- Up Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Up Somborne
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blocked or damaged outlets
In and around Up Somborne, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What affects the price in Up Somborne
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Up Somborne
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Up Somborne, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Up Somborne is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Up Somborne include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Up Somborne
Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Up Somborne, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Up Somborne, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Common questions in Up Somborne
Do you cover Up Somborne?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Up Somborne?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What does the report include?
A written report with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.