Hampshire · London and the South East
Darby Green Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Darby Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Darby Green
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We’re often asked to look into blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and valley linings that have cracked or split, across natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
In a small place like Darby Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Darby Green (GU17, GU46)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Places near Darby Green
What else we do in Darby Green
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Darby Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Darby Green: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sandhurst station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Darby Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Blackbushe Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Useful tips for Darby Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Darby Green homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Blackbushe Airport is about 2 miles from Darby Green. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as Sandhurst Memorial Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near St Barnabas Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Darby Green is about 1 mile east of Yateley, in Hampshire. Surveys in Darby Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Darby Green and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across the GU17 and GU46 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Green Lane, Stroud Lane and Reading Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Darby Green, we cover Minley (1 mile south-west), Yateley (1 mile west), Little Sandhurst (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles west) and Eversley Centre (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Darby Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cricketers pub, Royal Military Academy Library and Frogmore Community College. For rail, the closest station is Sandhurst station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Darby Green include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Do you need a roof survey in Darby Green?
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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take a building like Potley Hill Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and two real surveys.