Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chawton
Wondering about the roof at a property in Chawton? We carry out roof surveys in Chawton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chawton
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. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Chawton (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Chawton
The wider area around Chawton has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 2.8 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Chawton Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chawton can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Chawton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane. We also cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Chawton
Around Chawton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyfriar pub and Amery Hill School. The closest station to Chawton is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Chawton include King's Hill.
What affects the price in Chawton
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Chawton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For older village homes like those around Chawton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Chawton: your questions answered
Is Chawton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chawton
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings