Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in South Town
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in South Town. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in South Town
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like South Town may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That is why we look at them closely.
Roof surveys around South Town
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Bentworth Hall about 1.4 miles north-east, South Town sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Medstead Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. South Town is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes South Town and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the GU34 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
What’s near South Town
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, about 4.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near South Town include King's Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Signs you need a roof survey in South Town
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around South Town, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Read more
Common questions in South Town
Is my home in South Town listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Alton station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t 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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Prices for roof surveys in South Town
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Town
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.