Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in North Gorley
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in North Gorley.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof survey in North Gorley: what you get
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- North Gorley (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Why act early in North Gorley
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What a roof survey looks like in North Gorley
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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Breamore House lies about 4.5 miles north, so building around North Gorley goes back a long way. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Ascension are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Hyde Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Gorley is in Hampshire. We visit North Gorley as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP6. Other places close to North Gorley include Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in North Gorley
We work in homes and buildings around The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around North Gorley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
FAQs for North Gorley
Is North Gorley in the area you cover?
Yes, North Gorley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in North Gorley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like North Gorley, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.