Hampshire · London and the South East
Hattingley Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Hattingley.
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Chimney stacks
We check the stack itself, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Roof survey in Hattingley: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re frequently asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and debris building up in roof valleys, across flat roofs, natural slate and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Hattingley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Hattingley (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hattingley
Is Hattingley within the area you cover?
Yes, Hattingley is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hattingley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hattingley?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Hattingley
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hattingley
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof surveys in Hattingley: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
With Bentworth Hall about 1.9 miles north-east, the area around Hattingley has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Anyone responsible for a site like Medstead Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hattingley work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hattingley and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hattingley: South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
What’s near Hattingley
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Hattingley, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.