Hampshire · London and the South East
Picket Piece Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Picket Piece, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Picket Piece: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We’re often asked to look into torn or sagging underlay and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across chimney stacks, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys.
Houses in smaller places like Picket Piece can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Picket Piece (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Useful tips for Picket Piece property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
Your report arrives by email. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Your questions about roof surveys in Picket Piece
Is Picket Piece in the area you cover?
Yes, Picket Piece is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Picket Piece?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Why it is worth a survey now in Picket Piece
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Around Picket Piece, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What affects the price in Picket Piece
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for roof surveys in Picket Piece, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Picket Piece homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Andover station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings from Picket Piece are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Picket Piece is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Picket Piece
We work in homes and buildings around Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
Also in Picket Piece
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Picket Piece, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.