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Roof survey in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Shipton Bellinger and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Shipton Bellinger
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages frequently have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and valley linings that have cracked or split.
Somewhere as small as Shipton Bellinger, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Shipton Bellinger (SP9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shipton Bellinger questions
Will you come out to Shipton Bellinger?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipton Bellinger?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do I book a survey in Shipton Bellinger?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
How long does a roof survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Shipton Bellinger, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common roof problems in Shipton Bellinger
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared 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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Landlords with a home close to Grateley station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof surveys in Shipton Bellinger: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Shipton Bellinger Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We cover Shipton Bellinger and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Shipton Bellinger is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SP9 is within our area for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close. If you are just outside Shipton Bellinger, we cover Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Around Shipton Bellinger
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boot Inn and The Wellington Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shipton Bellinger can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.