Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in North Charford, Hampshire
We carry out flat roof surveys in North Charford and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos.
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, which helps when budgeting.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in North Charford
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets that hold water back.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like North Charford take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- North Charford (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near North Charford
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
Questions from North Charford
Do you carry out roof surveys in North Charford?
Yes, North Charford is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is North Charford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for instance in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
Flat roof surveys in North Charford: local notes
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. Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around North Charford goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hale Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
North Charford is in Hampshire. We carry out flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in North Charford and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes North Charford. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Flat roof surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
Near you in North Charford
In North Charford, that means homes and buildings near Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton and the streets around them. A little further out are Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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 are asked to look at in North Charford
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Are they insured for the work?
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like North Charford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.