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Roof survey in Blacknest, Hampshire
Roof surveys across Blacknest, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Useful tips for Blacknest property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
About our roof survey in Blacknest
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Blacknest, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Blacknest (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Blacknest questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blacknest?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
How do I book a survey in Blacknest?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. We note any lean or loose pots.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
What a roof survey looks like in Blacknest
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Blacknest and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Blacknest and the places around it. There’s also a page for Guildford.
We work across GU34 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Blacknest, we cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Near you in Blacknest
Around Blacknest, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Farmer pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Blacknest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Blacknest include Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
Do you need a roof survey in Blacknest?
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Farnham Castle, about 4.1 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Blacknest. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What insurance they carry
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Blacknest can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Blacknest
Landlords, agents and building managers in Blacknest and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.