Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Rake
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Rake and across Hampshire.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Rake. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
About our roof survey in Rake
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away from the wall and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Rake, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 often need the most attention.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Rake (GU33)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Rake, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Your questions about roof surveys in Rake
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rake?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Rake?
Yes. Rake is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Also in Rake
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rake
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Rake CofE Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Rake Mission Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Rake and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Rake and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU33 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane and the roads around them. We also cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Rake
In Rake, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn. The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
Useful tips for Rake property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Rake can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Checking the roof from ground level
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
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, as it helps us focus the survey.