Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Farringdon Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Upper Farringdon, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upper Farringdon
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Upper Farringdon, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Flat roof survey in Upper Farringdon
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’re worried about pools of water lying on the roof and blocked or damaged outlets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Farringdon may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Flat roofs in Upper Farringdon
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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Farringdon goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Upper Farringdon and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Flat roof surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane. If you are just outside Upper Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Upper Farringdon
We work in homes and buildings around Rose and Crown Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Upper Farringdon is Alton station, about 2.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Upper Farringdon?
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Look for standing water a day after rain
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What affects the price in Upper Farringdon
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Upper Farringdon, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
Upper Farringdon questions
Do you cover Upper Farringdon?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Upper Farringdon is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Upper Farringdon?
Yes. Upper Farringdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.