Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Newnham, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Newnham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Questions from Newnham
How do I find out if my home in Newnham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
I let a flat near Hook station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Roof survey in Newnham
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Newnham may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Newnham (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Also in Newnham
What we are asked to look at in Newnham
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose chimney pots
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you let a flat or house near Hook station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newnham
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. With The Vyne about 4.6 miles west, the area around Newnham has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Newnham and the rest of Hampshire. Newnham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG27 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Newnham
The nearest railway station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Newnham include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newnham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Newnham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Newnham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.