Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Froyle, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Froyle, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Froyle homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you let a flat or house near Bentley (Hampshire) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary of the Assumption, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Froyle and nearby. Froyle is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Froyle include Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Around Froyle
Around Froyle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hen And Chicken Public House, among other places. The closest station to Froyle is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Froyle
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Froyle, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Froyle (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Froyle
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Froyle, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Froyle, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
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 gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Common questions in Froyle
Is my home in Froyle listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Froyle?
Yes. Froyle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.