Hampshire · London and the South East
Heckfield Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Heckfield.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Why act early in Heckfield
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Around Heckfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in Heckfield
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Heckfield
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Heckfield may be 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Heckfield (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heckfield
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Do you need a roof survey in Heckfield?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared 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.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Anyone responsible for a site like Daneshill School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
Useful tips for Heckfield property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Photograph stains when they appear
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Heckfield
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Mortimer station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church like Church of St Michael are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Heckfield is about 6 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We cover Heckfield and the rest of Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Heckfield. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across RG27 for roof surveys. Local streets include Church Lane and Chamberlains Meadow, all of which we cover. We also cover Heckfield Heath (1 mile north), Hound Green (1 mile south), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hazeley (1 mile south-east) and Riseley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
What’s near Heckfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near New Inn and Wellington Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Heckfield is Mortimer station, about 3.9 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (2.6 miles north) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Questions from Heckfield
Will you come out to Heckfield?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Mortimer station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Heckfield?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Also near Heckfield
More services for Heckfield
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Heckfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.