Hampshire · London and the South East
Wherwell Wood Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Wherwell Wood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
About our flat roof survey in Wherwell Wood
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Wherwell Wood take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Wherwell Wood (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
How we price flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. 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 Wherwell Wood, 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. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wherwell Wood
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Wherwell Wood
Do you cover Wherwell Wood?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Wherwell Wood is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Wherwell Wood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How do I book a survey in Wherwell Wood?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
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 checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Flat roof surveys around Wherwell Wood
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wherwell Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Wherwell Wood, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wherwell Wood. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP11 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Wherwell Wood
We work in homes and buildings around White Lion Public House and Winton Community Academy. Wherwell Wood’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Towns and villages near Wherwell Wood
Also in Wherwell Wood
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Wherwell Wood, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.