Hampshire · London and the South East
Arford Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Arford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys around Arford
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like The Holme Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Liphook station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys in Arford for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU35. Streets in the area include Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Arford include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in Arford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy. The closest station to Arford is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Arford include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
How a roof survey works in Arford
We survey roofs in Arford and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you are worried about worn or blocked valleys and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Arford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Arford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Arford can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Arford: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liphook station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Arford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you work in Arford?
Yes. Arford is part of the area we cover.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Towns and villages near Arford
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How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for roof surveys in Arford, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.