Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Kentsboro, Hampshire
Roof surveys across Kentsboro, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Kentsboro
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away from the wall and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Kentsboro, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Kentsboro can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kentsboro
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Kentsboro: your questions answered
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kentsboro?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How much does a roof survey cost in Kentsboro?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Places near Kentsboro
What else we do in Kentsboro
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kentsboro
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kentsboro
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
In and around Kentsboro, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early. If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in Kentsboro, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Kentsboro and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SO20 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kentsboro: Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Kentsboro
The nearest railway station is Grateley station, about 2.6 miles west. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Kentsboro can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.