Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Palestine
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Palestine, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Keep the report with your property records
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Roof survey in Palestine: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We are frequently asked to look into loose chimney pots and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, on the roof space, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Palestine, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Palestine (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Palestine
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Palestine: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Palestine 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Grateley station book a roof survey?
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 much does a roof survey cost in Palestine?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
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.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Palestine homes and their roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Idmiston Manor, about 4.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Palestine. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Grateley station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Grateley Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Palestine is in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Palestine and nearby. Palestine is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Station Road, Streetway Road and Campbell Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Palestine, we cover Grateley (1 mile north-east), Quarley (2 miles north), Over Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Around Palestine
There is a railway station in Palestine itself: Grateley station. Not far away are Quarley Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
Also near Palestine
Also in Palestine
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
Why it is worth a survey now in Palestine
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For an older or listed building in a place like Palestine, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Palestine
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Palestine can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.