Hampshire · London and the South East
Finkley Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Finkley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
About our roof survey in Finkley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Some older homes in villages like Finkley are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Finkley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. Outbuildings and barns around Finkley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Finkley
Is my home in Finkley listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Finkley?
Yes. Finkley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Finkley?
To arrange a survey, 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 agree a day with you.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Finkley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Finkley, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Places near Finkley
Other services in Finkley
What a roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Finkley
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Finkley
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Finkley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Finkley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP11. If you’re just outside Finkley, we cover Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Around Finkley
In Finkley, that means homes and buildings near The Oak pub and Winton Community Academy. Finkley’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.