Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Holt End, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Holt End from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof survey in Holt End
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about worn or blocked valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Holt End 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Holt End (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Holt End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Holt End
Do you cover smaller places like Holt End?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Holt End?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Holt End is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Holt End?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holt End
Landlords and letting agents in Holt End book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a roof survey looks like in Holt End
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Holt End is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Holt End is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Holt End is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Bentworth (1 mile north-east), New Copse (1 mile south), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), Thedden (1 mile east) and South Town (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Holt End
We work in homes and buildings around The Star Inn, among other places. Holt End’s nearest station is Alton station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Holt End include King's Hill.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Holt End
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Towns and villages near Holt End
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Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.