Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Monk Sherborne
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Monk Sherborne, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Do you need a roof survey in Monk Sherborne?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
The Vyne, about 1.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monk Sherborne. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof survey in Monk Sherborne: what you get
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, 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 on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Typical surveys look at water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Monk Sherborne may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report doesn’t 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
- Monk Sherborne (RG26)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Monk Sherborne
Will you come out to Monk Sherborne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Monk Sherborne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- File the report with your home documents
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
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.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Places near Monk Sherborne
What else we do in Monk Sherborne
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof surveys in Monk Sherborne: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Basingstoke station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Monk Sherborne and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Monk Sherborne is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG26. You will find streets such as The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Near you in Monk Sherborne
We work in homes and buildings around Everest Community Academy. The closest station to Monk Sherborne is Basingstoke station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monk Sherborne includes Daneshill Park Woods.
What affects the price in Monk Sherborne
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s 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. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Monk Sherborne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.