Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Chilbolton
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- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
How a roof survey works in Chilbolton
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Chilbolton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chilbolton
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Chilbolton, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Prices for roof surveys in Chilbolton
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Chilbolton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilbolton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How much does a roof survey cost in Chilbolton?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you cover Chilbolton for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chilbolton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a roof survey looks like in Chilbolton
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Longstock Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Less, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilbolton and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO20 is within our area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Chilbolton: Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Around Chilbolton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.