Hampshire · London and the South East
Headley Down Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Headley Down, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
About our roof survey in Headley Down
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Typical surveys look at lifted, split or missing lead flashings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Headley Down drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Headley Down (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Headley Down
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Holme Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Headley Down is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it frequently fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Local roofs in Headley Down
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Headley Down and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
All of GU35 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Headley Down is on the B3002, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Headley Down include Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in Headley Down
We work in homes and buildings around Mill Chase Academy. The closest station to Headley Down is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Headley Down includes Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
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.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Headley Down questions
Will you come out to Headley Down?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Headley Down 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’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Headley Down?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Headley Down
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.