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Hampshire · London and the South East

Middle Wallop Roof Survey

A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Middle Wallop and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
  • Flashings that have come away from the wall
  • Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved

Roof surveys for Middle Wallop homes and businesses

How a roof survey works in Middle Wallop

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. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate alike.

Some older homes in villages like Middle Wallop are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.

Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.

Where
Middle Wallop (SO20)
Wider area
Hampshire
Price
From £150 inc. VAT
Your report
Written, with photos, emailed to you
Appointments
Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Insurance
Professional indemnity and public liability
Phone
07833 053749
Page updated
27 October 2026
Illustration of a written roof report with a magnifying glass and a ticked clipboard

Tips from our surveys

Small things make a difference. Our tips:

  • Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
  • Hold on to the report for future surveys
  • Move stored items away from the loft hatch
  • Keep a record of damp patches and dates

We email the report to you, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.

After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.

Roof by roof

Lead flashings and valleys

Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.

Natural slate

Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates.

DIY checks: what’s safe

What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.

Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.

What a roof survey looks like in Middle Wallop

Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.

If you look after a building like Wallop Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.

Middle Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Middle Wallop and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.

Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO20. Whether your property is on Station Road, Knockwood Lane and Farley Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Middle Wallop include Nether Wallop (1 mile south-east), Over Wallop (1 mile north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Fox (4 miles north) and Red Rice (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (11 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Middle Wallop

Around Middle Wallop, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn, among other places. The closest station to Middle Wallop is Grateley station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Quarley Hill.

Map of Middle Wallop © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Middle Wallop

Do you cover smaller places like Middle Wallop?

Yes, Middle Wallop is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.

I let a flat near Grateley station. Can you check the roof?

Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.

What’s the best way to book?

Just call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.

Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.

How long will you be at the property?

On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package.

Will you climb onto the roof?

When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.

Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?

No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.

Surveys for landlords and agents in Middle Wallop

A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.

For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.

What we are asked to look at in Middle Wallop

Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.

Signs worth acting on include:

  • Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
  • Valley linings that have cracked or split
  • Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
  • Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone

If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.

Before booking anyone

  • Their report turnaround times
  • Their track record with similar roofs
  • If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
  • Which limits apply to the survey

What to expect from a roof survey

The survey, step by step

The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Middle Wallop, access is typically 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.

  1. You pick the package that suits your roof.
  2. We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
  3. We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
  4. Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
  5. You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.

Before we arrive

  • Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
  • Mention any parking restrictions on your street
  • Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors

Arrange a survey

Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.

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