Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Farnborough, Oxfordshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Farnborough, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Farnborough: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’re worried about leaking gutter joints and downpipes and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Farnborough (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Farnborough can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Farnborough homes and their roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Whatever the street in Farnborough, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Farnborough is about 4 miles south-east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Farnborough, as across Oxfordshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Oxfordshire coverage includes Farnborough and the places around it. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: OX12. If you are just outside Farnborough, we cover Catmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton (2 miles south), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south), West Ilsley (3 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north), Wantage (4 miles north-west), Grove (6 miles north-west), Faringdon (12 miles north-west) and Benson (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What we are asked to look at in Farnborough
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. 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.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. For an older or listed building in a place like Farnborough, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
For a price for roof surveys in Farnborough, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Farnborough
Do you carry out roof surveys in Farnborough?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Farnborough is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farnborough?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.