Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Binsted, Hampshire
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Binsted, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Binsted
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. If you’re worried about leaks around rooflights and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Binsted, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Binsted (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Binsted, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Other services in Binsted
Flat roofs in Binsted
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. 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. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Binsted Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys in Binsted for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Flat roof surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street and Lovell Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Around Binsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Binsted Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older cottages and farmhouses around Binsted can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Binsted questions
Is Binsted within the area you cover?
Yes, Binsted is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Binsted listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Binsted?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When to book a survey in Binsted
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price