Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ropley, Hampshire
Independent roof surveys in Ropley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ropley
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Ropley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ropley (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Ropley
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Ropley homes and their roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. With Hinton Ampner House about 4 miles south-west, Ropley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building like Ropley Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Ropley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Ropley. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO24. If you need a roof survey at a property on School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Ropley, we cover Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ropley
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Common questions in Ropley
Will you come out to Ropley?
Yes. Ropley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ropley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Ropley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ropley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Useful tips for Ropley property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.