Hampshire · London and the South East
Farleigh Wallop Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Farleigh Wallop, with photos and a written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How a roof survey works in Farleigh Wallop
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about worn or blocked valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Farleigh Wallop, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Farleigh Wallop (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Roof surveys in Farleigh Wallop: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Hall Place, about 5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farleigh Wallop. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Church of St. Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Basingstoke station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Farleigh Wallop is about 3 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Roofs in Farleigh Wallop get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG25 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include The Avenue and Grammarsham Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Hatch Warren (1 mile north), Dummer (2 miles west), Kempshott (2 miles north-west), Brighton Hill (2 miles north) and South Ham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (3 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Farleigh Wallop
The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (4.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
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Common roof problems in Farleigh Wallop
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you run a business near Festival Place, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Farleigh Wallop needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Farleigh Wallop questions
How do I find out if my home in Farleigh Wallop is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Basingstoke station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you cover Farleigh Wallop for roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Farleigh Wallop.
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.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Farleigh Wallop
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.