Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Vernham Dean
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Vernham Dean. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Around Vernham Dean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
About our flat roof survey in Vernham Dean
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you are worried about blocked or damaged outlets and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Vernham Dean are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Vernham Dean (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Vernham Dean questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Vernham Dean?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Vernham Dean is listed?
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 ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Vernham Dean?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we are asked to look at in Vernham Dean
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Vernham Dean book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Flat roofs can’t normally 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 will not come as a surprise. Around Vernham Dean, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Vernham Dean
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Local flat roofs in Vernham Dean
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Vernham Dean can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Vernham Dean is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Reading is in our area too.
We work across the SP11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets like Bulpits Hill and Back Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Near you in Vernham Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn. Not far away are Inkpen Hill.