Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hollywater, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Hollywater from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it is relevant. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollywater
Our roof surveys cover Hollywater and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into leaking gutter joints and downpipes and standing water on a flat roof, on natural slate, lead flashings and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hollywater
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Liphook station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to St Mark's Sacred Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodlea Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hollywater and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
All of GU35 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Hollywater Road and Liphook Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Hollywater, we cover Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Hollywater
Around Hollywater, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy, among other places. Hollywater’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
What else we do in Hollywater
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollywater
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Common questions in Hollywater
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liphook station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Hollywater?
Yes, Hollywater is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Hollywater can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.