Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Old Alresford
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Old Alresford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof survey in Old Alresford: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Old Alresford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Old Alresford (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Old Alresford
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. In a place like Old Alresford, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Old Alresford
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Alresford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Questions from Old Alresford
Do you cover Old Alresford?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Old Alresford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Alresford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Roof surveys around Old Alresford
The wider area around Old Alresford has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 4.1 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. 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.
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Old Alresford and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Old Alresford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
We work across SO24 for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Old Alresford: Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
What’s near Old Alresford
Around Old Alresford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Globe Inn. A little further out are Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Old Alresford, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Old Alresford, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.