Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in New Copse, Hampshire
Roof surveys around New Copse, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in New Copse: what you get
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. 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 clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- New Copse (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like New Copse needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, 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 vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
New Copse questions
How do I find out if my home in New Copse is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover New Copse?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes New Copse.
How long does a roof survey take?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in New Copse
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Why act early in New Copse
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like New Copse, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
New Copse homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around New Copse goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in New Copse and the rest of Hampshire. New Copse is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across GU34 for roof surveys. We also cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Near you in New Copse
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Copse include King's Hill.
When to book a survey in New Copse
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Take a building like Medstead Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What insurance they carry