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Roof Survey in Minley
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Minley.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Useful tips for Minley property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
We email the report to you, with photographs 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.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Minley
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across flat roofs, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Minley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Minley (GU17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Minley book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Minley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Advice
Common questions in Minley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Minley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Are there drone restrictions around Minley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Minley is about 2 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Minley?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Towns and villages near Minley
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Roof surveys around Minley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Ancells Farm Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Fleet station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Minley is about 2 miles south of Yateley, in Hampshire. Roofs in Minley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Minley and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU17 postcode area for roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Darby Green (1 mile north-east), Yateley (2 miles north), Little Sandhurst (3 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles north-west) and Hartfordbridge (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (3 miles south), Aldershot (5 miles south-east), Alton (13 miles south-west) and Tadley (14 miles west).
Around Minley
Around Minley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ancells Farm Park and The Ely pub. The closest station to Minley is Fleet station, roughly 1.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Minley includes Horseshoe Lake and Ancells Farm Nature Reserve.