Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Quarley, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys across Quarley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
What a flat roof survey looks like in Quarley
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Quarley. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SP11 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Lane and Etwall. If you are just outside Quarley, we cover Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Quarley
Quarley’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Flat roof survey in Quarley: what you get
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you’re worried about standing water left after rain and loose or cracked edge trims, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber alike.
Older buildings in small places like Quarley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Quarley (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Quarley?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Common reasons to book include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What they will not be able to tell you
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Quarley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Quarley?
Yes, Quarley is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Quarley listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Quarley, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Quarley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Other services in Quarley
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.