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Roof survey in Shalden Green, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Shalden Green? We carry out roof surveys in Shalden Green and across Hampshire.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Shalden Green: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Shalden Green and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in roof valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Shalden Green, 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 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. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Shalden Green (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Shalden Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Shalden Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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Shalden Green: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Shalden Green?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Lasham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Shalden Green?
Yes, Shalden Green is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Roof surveys in Shalden Green: local notes
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Hall Place, a reminder of how long the area around Shalden Green has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Alton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Shalden Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shalden Green is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of GU34 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
What’s near Shalden Green
In Shalden Green, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Pot pub, among other places. Shalden Green’s nearest station is Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden Green includes Holybourne Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Shalden Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Shalden Green
- An independent view of the roof
- A written report with photographs
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.