Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in South Ham
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in South Ham. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Ham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof survey in South Ham: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. Common reasons to book are loose chimney pots and worn or blocked valleys, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate.
Around South Ham, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in South Ham
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 miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. With lower homes, common in places like South Ham, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for roof surveys in South Ham
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in South Ham
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like The Vyne, about 3.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around South Ham goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you live in an older home near Saint Peter's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to Eastrop Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover South Ham and the rest of Hampshire. South Ham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
Roof surveys in RG22, RG21 and RG23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
What’s near South Ham
We work in homes and buildings around Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Homes around South Ham frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we are asked to look at in South Ham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take a building like St Anne's Catholic Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
Questions from South Ham
Do you cover smaller places like South Ham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.