Hampshire · London and the South East
Rotherwick Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Rotherwick, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof survey in Rotherwick
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and torn or sagging underlay, on lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Rotherwick (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Rotherwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Rotherwick, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Rotherwick
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. 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.
We are often asked to look at:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take a building like Whitewater Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What a roof survey looks like in Rotherwick
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Rotherwick Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Rotherwick and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG27 is covered for roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rotherwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hook station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Rotherwick include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Rotherwick
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Useful tips for Rotherwick property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
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.
Your questions about roof surveys in Rotherwick
How do I find out if my home in Rotherwick 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 is worth checking before planning any.
Is Rotherwick within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.