Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in South Harting, Hampshire
Independent roof surveys in South Harting. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a roof survey works in South Harting
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey the roof space, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- South Harting (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near South Harting
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How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around South Harting frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in South Harting
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older cottages and farmhouses around South Harting can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in South Harting
Do you cover smaller places like South Harting?
Yes, South Harting is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in South Harting is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How much does a roof survey cost in South Harting?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we’re asked to look at in South Harting
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
Landlords with a home close to Petersfield station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What affects the price in South Harting
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Roof surveys in South Harting: local notes
The wider area around South Harting has a long history of building, with Uppark about 1.2 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Take a building like Harting CofE Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Harting and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover South Harting and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Around South Harting
We work in homes and buildings around The Ship Inn. The closest station to South Harting is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs