Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hill Brow, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hill Brow, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Questions from Hill Brow
Is Hill Brow within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Liss station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
About our roof survey in Hill Brow
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose ridge or hip tiles, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Hill Brow 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hill Brow (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hill Brow
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Signs you need a roof survey in Hill Brow
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Liss Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Useful tips for Hill Brow property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Hill Brow, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hill Brow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photos and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a roof survey looks like in Hill Brow
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
The streets around a church such as Rake Mission Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Liss station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hill Brow can all book roof surveys. Across Hampshire, we cover Hill Brow. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the GU33 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You’ll find Hill Brow on the B2070, so it is easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Hill Brow, we cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Hill Brow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whistle Stop pub. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hill Brow includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.