Hampshire · London and the South East
Binley Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Binley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binley
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and people most often book us about blocked or damaged outlets and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a small place like Binley, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Binley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Binley
Do you cover Binley?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Binley is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Binley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Binley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Towns and villages near Binley
Also in Binley
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Local flat roofs in Binley
The wider area around Binley has a long history of building, with Highclere Castle about 3.8 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Binley is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. In Binley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Binley. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of SP11 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Binley Bottom and Long Hedge Drove, all of which we cover. Other places close to Binley include Wadwick (1 mile east), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Hurstbourne Priors (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (15 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Binley
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Sidown Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Binley
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re frequently the first things to fail.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Landlords with a home close to Whitchurch (Hampshire) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
Prices for flat roof surveys in Binley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Why act early in Binley
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. Older and listed buildings around Binley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Binley
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt