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Roof survey in Holybourne, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Holybourne? We carry out roof surveys in Holybourne and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Holybourne: what you get
We survey roofs in Holybourne and across London and the South East. Visits run seven days a week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Holybourne, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holybourne
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Common roof problems in Holybourne
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Take an older house close to Holy Rood Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
Holybourne: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holybourne?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can a landlord with a rental near Alton station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Holybourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What a roof survey looks like in Holybourne
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 4.6 miles west lies Bentworth Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Holybourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Alton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Andrews' Endowed 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.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Holybourne is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Holybourne and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU34 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Holybourne, we cover Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Near you in Holybourne
In Holybourne, that means homes and buildings near White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School and the streets around them. Holybourne’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Holybourne Hill.