Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Neatham, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Neatham, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
About our roof survey in Neatham
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Neatham, 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 frequently 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Neatham (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Neatham
How do I find out if my home in Neatham is listed?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you cover Neatham for roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Neatham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Neatham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
When to book a survey in Neatham
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Neatham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Older cottages and farmhouses around Neatham can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Roof surveys around Neatham
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Bentworth Hall, about 4.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Neatham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Holy Rood Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Alton station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Neatham is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Neatham is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Neatham and the places around it. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Holybourne (1 mile north-west), Wyck (1 mile south-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile north-east), Alton (2 miles south-west) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Neatham
Around Neatham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Treloar School, White Hart pub and Eggar's School and the streets around them. Neatham’s nearest station is Alton station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Allen Gallery (1.6 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Neatham includes Holybourne Hill.