Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Little London, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Little London and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Little London
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Little London, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Little London (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Little London, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Little London: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bramley (Hants) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Little London?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Why get it checked now?
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. In a place like Little London, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Little London, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Little London
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Little London
The wider area around Little London has a long history of building, with The Vyne about 1.9 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Bramley (Hants) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Stephen's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Little London is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG26. Local streets include Silchester Road and New Road. If you are just outside Little London, we cover Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Little London
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queens College Arms. For rail, the closest station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip, leaving gaps along the courses.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. Upstands and outlets are checked too.
Places near Little London
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings