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Roof survey in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Hartley Mauditt, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley Mauditt
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Hartley Mauditt, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Hartley Mauditt can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Common roof problems in Hartley Mauditt
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For landlords with property near Alton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- File the report with your home documents
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hartley Mauditt
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Hartley Mauditt, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hartley Mauditt
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Roof surveys around Hartley Mauditt
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as St Leonard's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hartley Mauditt work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Around Hartley Mauditt
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hartley Mauditt includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Hartley Mauditt: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hartley Mauditt?
Yes. Hartley Mauditt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
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.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.