Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Farringdon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Farringdon
Older homes frequently have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it cannot be seen from the street. We look closely and record what we see, with photos so you can see it for yourself. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know what it means for the house you are buying. We survey natural slate, gutters and downpipes and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of past leaks inside the loft and sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Farringdon, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Farringdon: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Historic houses like Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around Upper Farringdon goes. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. For landlords with property near Alton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Upper Farringdon, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Upper Farringdon is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Upper Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Farringdon
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rose and Crown Inn. The closest station to Upper Farringdon is Alton station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Farringdon include Selborne Hill.
Also near Upper Farringdon
What else we do in Upper Farringdon
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Upper Farringdon
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
What happens if roof problems are left?
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Around Upper Farringdon, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Farringdon
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. In a hamlet or village like Upper Farringdon, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Questions from Upper Farringdon
Is my home in Upper Farringdon listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Upper Farringdon in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Upper Farringdon as anywhere else.
Can I take the findings back to the seller?
Yes. You will have photos and a written description of each defect, which you can share with the seller or agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where possible, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.