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Roof survey in Finkley Down, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Finkley Down from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Signs you need a roof survey in Finkley Down
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Common reasons to book include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vigo Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Roof survey in Finkley Down: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are frequently asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Finkley Down are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Finkley Down, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
To get a price for roof surveys in Finkley Down, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Finkley Down
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Finkley Down. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Finkley Down: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Finkley Down?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Andover station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Finkley Down homes and their roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Andover station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Finkley Down and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Finkley Down. There’s also a page for Southampton.
All of SP11 and SP10 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Around Finkley Down
Around Finkley Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. Finkley Down’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (within half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Finkley Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.