Hampshire · London and the South East
Gilbert Street Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Gilbert Street and across Hampshire.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
About our roof survey in Gilbert Street
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. 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 survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
Some older homes in villages like Gilbert Street 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Gilbert Street (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Gilbert Street
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Gilbert Street questions
Is my home in Gilbert Street listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gilbert Street?
Yes, Gilbert Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gilbert Street as anywhere else.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Gilbert Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Gilbert Street
Landlords and agents in Gilbert Street book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Gilbert Street 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Bentworth Hall about 4.2 miles north, the area around Gilbert Street has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are frequently 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. Take a building like Ropley Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Gilbert Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO24. We offer roof surveys to properties on Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill. We also cover the places around Gilbert Street: Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
What’s near Gilbert Street
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gilbert Street include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.