Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Whiteley
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Whiteley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Around Whiteley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whiteley
Water through a flat roof does not always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. 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. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Whiteley can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch 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. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Whiteley (PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Whiteley: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Whiteley?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Whiteley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. 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.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Whiteley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local flat roofs in Whiteley
Whiteley is within about 4 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Whiteley Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whiteley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in PO15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Whiteley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brookfield Community School and Language College. The closest station to Whiteley is Swanwick station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Whiteley. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Whiteley
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Problems we come across often include:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you live in an older home near St Margaret Mary, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Whiteley
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Nearby places to Whiteley
What else we do in Whiteley
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.