Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Woodgreen
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Woodgreen and across Hampshire.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Woodgreen
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey GRP fibreglass, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps at upstands and abutments and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Woodgreen are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Woodgreen (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Places near Woodgreen
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Common roof problems in Woodgreen
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you look after a building such as Breamore Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Woodgreen
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Woodgreen
Is Woodgreen in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Woodgreen is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Woodgreen within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Woodgreen
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it is worth a survey now in Woodgreen
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Older and listed buildings around Woodgreen may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Woodgreen can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flat and commercial roofs around Woodgreen
With Breamore House about 1.5 miles north-west, Woodgreen sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Boniface, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Roofs in Woodgreen get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Woodgreen is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SP6 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane. Other places close to Woodgreen include Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Around Woodgreen
In Woodgreen, that means homes and buildings near The Horse and Groom pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).