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Roof survey in Lower Farringdon, Hampshire
Roof surveys around Lower Farringdon, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Roof surveys around Lower Farringdon
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
With Bentworth Hall about 3.5 miles north-west, the area around Lower Farringdon has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Lower Farringdon, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Near you in Lower Farringdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Farringdon include Red Hill.
How a roof survey works in Lower Farringdon
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run seven days a week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on flat roofs, natural slate and lead flashings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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 does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lower Farringdon (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Flat roof coverings
Some flat roofs have been coated over several times. We say what we can see and when a closer look would need opening up.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
For a price for roof surveys in Lower Farringdon, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Common questions in Lower Farringdon
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Farringdon?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a roof survey cost in Lower Farringdon?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Mention any damp patches as you book
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and agents in Lower Farringdon book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Also near Lower Farringdon
Also in Lower Farringdon
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Lower Farringdon needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.