Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Bradley
We carry out flat roof surveys in Bradley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
When to book a survey in Bradley
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that does not drain away
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Flat roof survey in Bradley: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and people most frequently book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and standing water left after rain.
Somewhere as small as Bradley, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bradley (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
What else we do in Bradley
Flat and commercial roofs around Bradley
The wider area around Bradley has a long history of building, with Hall Place about 1.9 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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.
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bradley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Bradley include Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Bradley
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bradley includes King's Hill.
Questions from Bradley
Do you cover Bradley?
Yes, Bradley is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Bradley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Why act early in Bradley
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Bradley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Bradley, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Bradley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.