Hampshire · London and the South East
Penton Corner Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Penton Corner, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Penton Corner
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We are often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on chimney stacks, flat roofs and natural slate.
Some older homes in villages like Penton Corner are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Penton Corner (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Penton Corner
Is my home in Penton Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Penton Corner within the area you cover?
Yes, Penton Corner is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Report times depend on the package.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Penton Corner, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Roof surveys around Penton Corner
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Andover station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building like Portway Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Penton Corner work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SP11 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Short Lane and Beech Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Penton Corner: Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Penton Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Harrow Way Community School and White Hart Public House. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Penton Corner includes Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
Towns and villages near Penton Corner
Also in Penton Corner
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Useful tips for Penton Corner property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Penton Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
When to book a survey in Penton Corner
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Problems we come across often include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.