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Roof Survey in North Charford
Roof surveys in North Charford from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in North Charford: what you get
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and torn or sagging underlay, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as North Charford, 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 often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- North Charford (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for North Charford
Is North Charford in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in North Charford listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
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.
Signs you need a roof survey in North Charford
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- How long the report takes to arrive
Nearby places to North Charford
What else we do in North Charford
Local roofs in North Charford
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. About 2.8 miles west lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around North Charford has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hale Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
North Charford is in Hampshire. We visit North Charford as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover North Charford. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Roof surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around North Charford: Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
What’s near North Charford
In North Charford, that means homes and buildings near Woodfalls Inn and The Trafalgar School at Downton, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in North Charford
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in North Charford book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like North Charford, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.