Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Dummer, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Dummer, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
About our roof survey in Dummer
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Somewhere as small as Dummer, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Dummer (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Do you need a roof survey in Dummer?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Dummer can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Towns and villages near Dummer
What else we do in Dummer
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Leave roof access to professionals
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Questions from Dummer
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Micheldever station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you come out to Dummer?
Yes. Dummer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Roof surveys around Dummer
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Micheldever station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dummer and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG25. Local streets include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Dummer include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Around Dummer
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Queen Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Dummer is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Dummer includes Farleigh Hill.
What affects the price in Dummer
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.