Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Borden, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Borden. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Roof survey in Borden
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Borden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Borden (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Borden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is 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
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Borden
I let a flat near Liss station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Borden is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Borden
Landlords, agents and building managers in Borden and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Local roofs in Borden
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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. With Cowdray House about 4.4 miles south-east, the area around Borden has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Borden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Borden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in GU30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Borden
The closest station to Borden is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Borden include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.