Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Alderholt
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Alderholt, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Alderholt: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Alderholt, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Alderholt (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Alderholt
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What a roof survey looks like in Alderholt
Historic houses like Breamore House, about 4.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Alderholt goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as St James' Church of England First School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Alderholt is in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alderholt and nearby. Alderholt is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SP6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the B3078 close by, Alderholt is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Alderholt
Around Alderholt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Churchill Arms and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Alderholt: your questions answered
Will you come out to Alderholt?
Yes. Alderholt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Alderholt listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Alderholt?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Towns and villages near Alderholt
Also in Alderholt
When to book a survey in Alderholt
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Alderholt is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.