Hampshire · London and the South East
St Mary Bourne Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in St Mary Bourne. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof surveys around St Mary Bourne
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary Bourne Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in St Mary Bourne and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow. We also cover Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Around St Mary Bourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Coronation Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in St Mary Bourne
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as St Mary Bourne, 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 what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- St Mary Bourne (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. In a place like St Mary Bourne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Mary Bourne
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common roof problems in St Mary Bourne
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you own a rental within reach of Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Cottages and farmhouses around St Mary Bourne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Also near St Mary Bourne
Also in St Mary Bourne
Common questions in St Mary Bourne
Can a landlord with a rental near Whitchurch (Hampshire) station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Mary Bourne?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Mary Bourne
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.