Hampshire · London and the South East
Over Wallop Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Over Wallop. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Over Wallop
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters that overflow in heavy rain and valley linings that have cracked or split.
In a small place like Over Wallop, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Over Wallop (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Over Wallop can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Advice
FAQs for Over Wallop
Can a landlord with a rental near Grateley station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How do I find out if my home in Over Wallop is listed?
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Places near Over Wallop
What else we do in Over Wallop
What a roof survey looks like in Over Wallop
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Wallop Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Over Wallop is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Over Wallop and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO20 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Over Wallop
We work in homes and buildings around The White Hart Inn. The nearest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Over Wallop
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Over Wallop
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Over Wallop
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.