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Roof survey in South Warnborough, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in South Warnborough and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. For an older or listed building in a place like South Warnborough, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof survey in South Warnborough: what you get
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like South Warnborough, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Warnborough (RG29)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around South Warnborough often 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 can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a roof survey looks like in South Warnborough
South Warnborough is about 2 miles from RAF Odiham. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building like Robert May's School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
South Warnborough is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover South Warnborough and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG29 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Gaston Lane, Tigwells Field and Alton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Long Sutton (1 mile east), Bidden (1 mile north-west), Little Hoddington (1 mile north-west), Well (2 miles east) and Greywell (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
What’s near South Warnborough
The closest station to South Warnborough is Hook station, about 3.9 miles north. A little further out are Odiham Castle (2.7 miles north) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Warnborough include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Nearby places to South Warnborough
What else we do in South Warnborough
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Your questions about roof surveys in South Warnborough
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hook station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Are there drone restrictions around South Warnborough?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. RAF Odiham 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Common roof problems in South Warnborough
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near Hook station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring