Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Lower Froyle
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Lower Froyle. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Lower Froyle
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary of the Assumption: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Lower Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lower Froyle, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Guildford is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Westburn Fields, Barnfield Close and Hussey's Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Froyle (1 mile south-west), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (3 miles south). Further out, 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).
What’s near Lower Froyle
The closest station to Lower Froyle is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Froyle includes Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Froyle: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we look at that too where access allows. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are a ridge or slope that dips and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Somewhere as small as Lower Froyle, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Lower Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lower Froyle and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a small place like Lower Froyle, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Lower Froyle questions
Do you cover Lower Froyle?
Yes, Lower Froyle is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Is Lower Froyle within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
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When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lower Froyle
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.