Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Swanmore Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Upper Swanmore. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Loose or cracked edge trims
How a flat roof survey works in Upper Swanmore
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about pools of water lying on the roof and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Swanmore may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Upper Swanmore (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upper Swanmore
Is my home in Upper Swanmore listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Upper Swanmore?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Upper Swanmore is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for flat roof surveys in Upper Swanmore, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Upper Swanmore can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Upper Swanmore: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Barnabas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Botley station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Upper Swanmore for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Upper Swanmore and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Around Upper Swanmore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs can’t usually be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. In a place like Upper Swanmore, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Upper Swanmore
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.