Hampshire · London and the South East
Charter Alley Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Charter Alley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
About our flat roof survey in Charter Alley
A flat roof leak frequently 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, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’ve noticed edge trims that have lifted or split and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets alike.
In a small place like Charter Alley, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Charter Alley (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Book a survey every few years
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
FAQs for Charter Alley
Will you come out to Charter Alley?
Yes, Charter Alley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Charter Alley is listed?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Local flat roofs in Charter Alley
About 2.6 miles east lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Charter Alley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Bramley (Hants) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Charter Alley is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Charter Alley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Flat roof surveys in RG26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Old Chapel Lane, Sand Martin Close and White Hart Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Charter Alley, we cover Ramsdell (1 mile west), West Heath (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north-east), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east) and Salters Heath (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Charter Alley
The nearest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charter Alley include Daneshill Park Woods.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older roofs in small places like Charter Alley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Charter Alley
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 often the first things to fail.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you look after a building such as The Priory Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.