Hampshire · London and the South East
Little Hoddington Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Little Hoddington, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Surveys for landlords and agents in Little Hoddington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Little Hoddington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Little Hoddington (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Little Hoddington
RAF Odiham is about 3 miles from Little Hoddington. 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Little Hoddington and the rest of Hampshire. Little Hoddington is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside. We also cover the places around Little Hoddington: Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Little Hoddington
In Little Hoddington, that means homes and buildings near Hoddington Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
Common questions in Little Hoddington
Is my home in Little Hoddington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hook station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
What does a roof survey include?
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.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Little Hoddington, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What affects the price in Little Hoddington
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Little Hoddington, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Little Hoddington
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In a place like Little Hoddington, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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.