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Roof survey in Petersfield, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Petersfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof surveys in Petersfield: local notes
About 4.1 miles south-east lies Uppark, a reminder of how long the area around Petersfield has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Petersfield Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Petersfield can all book roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in GU31 and GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and London Road. Being close to the A3 and A272, Petersfield is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Petersfield: Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Petersfield
We work in homes and buildings around The Petersfield School, The White Hart pub and Morton House School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Petersfield itself: Petersfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (within half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (within half a mile west). The countryside around Petersfield includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Roof survey in Petersfield
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’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and torn or sagging underlay, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, lead flashings and chimney stacks alike.
Around Petersfield, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Tell us when booking if you know of anything shared with next door.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Petersfield (GU31, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Petersfield
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted, especially at the verges and ridge.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a visit in Petersfield, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. Mention gates, side passages and anything at the back. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- 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’s safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Common questions in Petersfield
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Petersfield?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Petersfield?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
When to book a survey in Petersfield
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Petersfield
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate