Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Kimpton, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Kimpton and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Roof survey in Kimpton: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We are often asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Kimpton, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Kimpton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kimpton
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
FAQs for Kimpton
Is Kimpton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Grateley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Roof surveys in Kimpton: local notes
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Kimpton is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Kimpton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SP11 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Kimpton, we cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Kimpton
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 3.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Do you need a roof survey in Kimpton?
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Kimpton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Kimpton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.