Hampshire · London and the South East
Wildhern Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Wildhern. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Wildhern
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water left after rain and upstands pulling away from walls.
Somewhere as small as Wildhern, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Wildhern (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Wildhern?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Wildhern can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Wildhern: your questions answered
Is Wildhern within the area you cover?
Yes, Wildhern is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wildhern?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
Does the survey cover 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 is disturbed.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for flat roof surveys in Wildhern, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What else we do in Wildhern
Flat roof surveys in Wildhern: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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.
The streets around a church like Christchurch are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. If you look after a building like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Wildhern, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wildhern and the places around it. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Wildhern: Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
What’s near Wildhern
In Wildhern, that means homes and buildings near The Hare & Hounds pub, among other places. Wildhern’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 3.1 miles south. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wildhern
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Wildhern, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wildhern
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.