Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kingsley
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Kingsley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Kingsley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingsley
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often 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. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Kingsley may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Kingsley (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Kingsley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kingsley. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
FAQs for Kingsley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingsley?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Local roofs in Kingsley
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Bentley (Hampshire) station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Mill Chase Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Kingsley is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys in Kingsley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Kingsley. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU35 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Forge Road, Woodfield and Churchfields. Close by, we survey roofs in Sleaford (1 mile east), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Frithend (2 miles north-east), Bordon (2 miles south) and Lindford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Kingsley
We work in homes and buildings around The New Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate