Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Wadwick, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Wadwick, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Cracked or split membrane
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys in Wadwick: local notes
Highclere Castle, about 3.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wadwick. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Wadwick is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Wadwick get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Binley (1 mile west), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south-west), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Wells-in-the-Field (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Wadwick
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east. Open spaces near Wadwick include Sidown Hill.
Flat roof survey in Wadwick
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about gaps at upstands and abutments and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Wadwick, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Wadwick (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Wadwick, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Wadwick
Is Wadwick in the area you cover?
Yes, Wadwick is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Wadwick within the area you cover?
Yes. Wadwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What affects the price in Wadwick
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wadwick
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.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wadwick. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Wadwick often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Wadwick, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Wadwick
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water left after rain
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
If you let a flat or house near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber