Hampshire · London and the South East
Ramsdean Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Ramsdean and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ramsdean
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Ramsdean (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Ramsdean
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 typically takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Ramsdean can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Common questions in Ramsdean
Do you cover smaller places like Ramsdean?
Yes. Ramsdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Petersfield station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What a roof survey looks like in Ramsdean
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Petersfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Langrish Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys in Ramsdean for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU32. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
What’s near Ramsdean
Around Ramsdean, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Petersfield School. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Pidham Hill.
What we’re asked to look at in Ramsdean
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use 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 often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.