Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in East Worldham
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- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we look at them closely.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Roof survey in East Worldham: what you get
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, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- East Worldham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Worldham
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
East Worldham questions
I let a flat near Alton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Worldham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in East Worldham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Worldham. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in East Worldham
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Eggar's School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Alton station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
East Worldham is about 2 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in East Worldham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Caker's Lane, Shelleys Lane and Wyck Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around East Worldham: Wyck (1 mile north-east), Hartley Mauditt (1 mile south), Neatham (2 miles north), Holybourne (2 miles north) and Oakhanger (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (9 miles south) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Around East Worldham
The nearest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Allen Gallery (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like East Worldham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Worldham
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Worldham
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near East Worldham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.