Hampshire · London and the South East
Grateley Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grateley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat roof survey in Grateley
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a report with photographs and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are splits and cracks in the covering and pools of water lying on the roof, across EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Grateley may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Grateley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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FAQs for Grateley
Is Grateley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grateley?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
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.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Local flat roofs in Grateley
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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 is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Leonard, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Grateley Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Grateley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Grateley: Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Around Grateley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn, among other places. Grateley’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Useful tips for Grateley property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Book a survey every few years
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Grateley, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. In a place like Grateley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Grateley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Grateley
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass