Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Common Flat Roof Survey
Need a flat roof survey in Upper Common? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
About our flat roof survey in Upper Common
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about signs of deflection in the roof deck and outlets that hold water back.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Common 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.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. For older village homes like those around Upper Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Upper Common
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
Take an older house close to Church of St. Martin: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
Questions from Upper Common
Is my home in Upper Common listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Upper Common within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Upper Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Upper Common
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Upper Common has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 3.9 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upper Common can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upper Common. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG25 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Upper Common include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upper Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Fox pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.