Hampshire · London and the South East
Carter's Clay Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Carter's Clay, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Flat roof survey in Carter's Clay
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at a sagging deck under the covering and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Carter's Clay, 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, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Carter's Clay
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. For older village homes like those around Carter's Clay, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Carter's Clay
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
Places near Carter's Clay
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
Flat roof surveys around Carter's Clay
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carter's Clay. If your home is one of the older ones, 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.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Awbridge Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Carter's Clay gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Carter's Clay. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Banks and Carter's Clay Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Carter's Clay: Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Around Carter's Clay
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kings Arms Public House. Carter's Clay’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
Carter's Clay: your questions answered
Will you come out to Carter's Clay?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Carter's Clay?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Carter's Clay can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.