Hampshire · London and the South East
Cole Henley Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Cole Henley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Cole Henley homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Cole Henley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Reading is in our area too.
Roof surveys in RG28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Cole Henley include Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
What’s near Cole Henley
The closest station to Cole Henley is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Open spaces near Cole Henley include Ladle Hill.
Roof survey in Cole Henley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently 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. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a village or hamlet like Cole Henley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Cole Henley (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Do you need a roof survey in Cole Henley?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Take a building like Testbourne Community School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Cole Henley needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Questions from Cole Henley
Will you come out to Cole Henley?
Yes. Cole Henley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cole Henley
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a place like Cole Henley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.