Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Froyle Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Froyle? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Upper Froyle homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near 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. Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Upper Froyle, we can come and survey your property. Upper Froyle is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Burnham Square and Oast Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Upper Froyle include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Froyle
We work in homes and buildings around Hen And Chicken Public House, among other places. The closest station to Upper Froyle is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Upper Froyle
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Froyle are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Upper Froyle (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older rural homes like those around Upper Froyle can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Questions from Upper Froyle
Is Upper Froyle within the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Froyle is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Upper Froyle listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you need to go inside the property?
If it can be arranged, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. Blocked outlets are checked as well, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Why get it checked now?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Froyle, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.