Hampshire · London and the South East
Froyle Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Froyle and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
FAQs for Froyle
Is Froyle within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Froyle?
Yes, Froyle is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Froyle
Buyers in Froyle and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. Whether it’s a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what is not and what to deal with first. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey chimney stacks, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of past leaks inside the loft and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs.
Older buildings in small places like Froyle may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Froyle
What else we do in Froyle
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many older homes in London and the South East have slate roofs. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We look at their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Froyle
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. It looks at whether the property is suitable security for the loan, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer, and the report is written for you to use. Around Froyle, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Froyle can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
When to book a survey in Froyle
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. It’s frequently found in cement sheets, soffits and flue pipes. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
If you own a rental within reach of Bentley (Hampshire) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
Useful tips for Froyle property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your timetable
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Local roofs and buyers in Froyle
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Froyle, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
We cover every part of GU34 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Froyle
Around Froyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hen And Chicken Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Froyle includes Holybourne Hill.