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Roof survey in Laverstoke, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Laverstoke from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Common questions in Laverstoke
Do you cover smaller places like Laverstoke?
Yes. Laverstoke is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof survey in Laverstoke
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on the roof space, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a small place like Laverstoke, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Laverstoke (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Do you need a roof survey in Laverstoke?
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If you look after a building such as Testbourne Community School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Laverstoke, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof surveys in Laverstoke: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Laverstoke and the surrounding area. Laverstoke is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Reading.
Surveys in RG28 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close, all of which we cover. We also cover Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
What’s near Laverstoke
The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.7 miles west.