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Flat roof survey in Whitehill, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Whitehill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat and commercial roofs around Whitehill
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodlea Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Liphook station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In Whitehill, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Whitehill and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitehill include Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whitehill
Around Whitehill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Matthew's Church and Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Whitehill includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Flat roof survey in Whitehill
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are outlets choked with leaves and silt and raised blisters across the surface, across upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Whitehill can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Whitehill (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common roof problems in Whitehill
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
The streets around a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around Whitehill frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Whitehill
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Whitehill: your questions answered
Is my home in Whitehill listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a 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.
Do you cover Whitehill?
Yes, Whitehill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Whitehill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Nearby places to Whitehill
Other services in Whitehill
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.