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Weeke Flat Roof Survey

We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Weeke, with photographs and a written report.

  • Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
  • Standing water left after rain
  • Loose or cracked edge trims

Flat roof surveys for Weeke homes and businesses

How a flat roof survey works in Weeke

A flat roof leak often 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. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.

In a smaller place like Weeke, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.

After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.

Location
Weeke (SO22, SO23)
Region
Hampshire
Cost
From £150 inc. VAT
Report
Emailed report with photos and recommendations
When we survey
Monday to Sunday, daytime
Insured
PI and public liability insurance
Call
07833 053749
Updated
27 October 2026
Illustration of ponding water on a flat roof above an office building

FAQs for Weeke

Is my home in Weeke listed or in a conservation area?

Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.

Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Weeke, such as hotels?

Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.

What happens next?

We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.

Will you check the loft?

Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.

Do I have to be there for the survey?

That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.

Do you use drones?

Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.

Will you go up on the roof?

Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.

Different roofs, different checks

EPDM rubber

EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.

Felt and built-up roofs

Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.

Why it is worth a survey now in Weeke

Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most frequently it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In an older home around Weeke, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.

Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.

Why book us in Weeke

  • Satisfaction rate of 98%
  • A written report with photos
  • CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
  • Independent findings on the roof’s condition

Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.

When you need someone else

We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:

  • Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
  • What’s under the membrane without opening it up
  • A promise that the roof won’t leak in future

Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.

Roofs we survey in Weeke

  • EPDM rubber
  • Mastic asphalt
  • Upstands and outlets
  • Single-ply membranes
  • Felt flat roofs
  • GRP fibreglass

Should I look at the roof myself first?

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.

Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.

What a flat roof survey looks like in Weeke

Within a mile and a half or so of Weeke there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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.

If you live in an older home near Church of St Matthew, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.

Weeke is about 1 mile north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Weeke are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Weeke is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.

All of SO22 and SO23 is within our area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Elm Road, Dean Lane and Links Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Harestock (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile east), Abbotts Barton (1 mile east), Winchester (1 mile south-east) and Littleton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Weeke

In Weeke, that means homes and buildings near Peter Symonds College, St. Cross Park and The Railway Inn. The nearest railway station is Winchester station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum (0.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.

Map of Weeke © OpenStreetMap contributors

The survey, step by step

Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Homes around Weeke often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.

  1. We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
  2. The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
  3. We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
  4. We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
  5. The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.

How to prepare

  • Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
  • Check the loft hatch can be reached
  • Mention any parking restrictions on your street

Getting a price

Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.

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Related advice

When to book a survey in Weeke

Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.

It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:

  • Standing water left after rain
  • Blocked or damaged outlets
  • Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
  • Blisters and bubbles in the covering

If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Weeke, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.

Choosing a roof surveyor

  • Whether the inside of the roof is included
  • What they won’t be able to tell you
  • Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
  • When you’ll get the report

What a good roof survey covers

20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT