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Roof survey in High Cross, Hampshire
Roof surveys around High Cross, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Common questions in High Cross
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Cross?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Roof survey in High Cross: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Somewhere as small as High Cross, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- High Cross (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for High Cross property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around High Cross, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book us in High Cross
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
For a price for roof surveys in High Cross, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in High Cross
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Petersfield station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Froxfield Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in High Cross and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across GU32 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near High Cross
The nearest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like High Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.