Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Great Shoddesden
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Shoddesden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How a roof survey works in Great Shoddesden
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, 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 clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as Great Shoddesden, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Great Shoddesden listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Great Shoddesden, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in Great Shoddesden
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ludgershall Castle Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Great Shoddesden and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP11. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Great Shoddesden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wellington Academy and the streets around them. Great Shoddesden’s nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Shoddesden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlords, agents and block managers in Great Shoddesden
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.