Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Faberstown, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Faberstown, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof survey in Faberstown: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and standing water on a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Faberstown, older cottages and farmhouses often 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 normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Faberstown (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Faberstown
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. 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 Faberstown, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Keep the report with your property records
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Faberstown
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter in the Wood, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Faberstown is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Faberstown, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Faberstown is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Andover Road and Shoddesden Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Redenham (1 mile east), Appleshaw (1 mile east), Fyfield (2 miles south), Chute Forest (2 miles north-east) and Clanville (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (3 miles west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (14 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
What’s near Faberstown
The closest station to Faberstown is Andover station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Common roof problems in Faberstown
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Surveys for landlords and agents in Faberstown
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Questions from Faberstown
Is Faberstown within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Andover station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.