Hampshire · London and the South East
Preston Candover Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Preston Candover, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Preston Candover can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
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, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How a roof survey works in Preston Candover
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Typical surveys look at debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across natural slate, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Preston Candover, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Preston Candover
Do you cover Preston Candover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Preston Candover as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Preston Candover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Prices for roof surveys in Preston Candover
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Why act early in Preston Candover
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Preston Candover, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Preston Candover
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What a roof survey looks like in Preston Candover
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Hall Place, about 3.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Preston Candover. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Surveys in Preston Candover work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Preston Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Purefoy Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.