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Roof Survey in Steep Marsh
Wondering about the roof at a property in Steep Marsh? We carry out roof surveys in Steep Marsh and across Hampshire.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Surveys for landlords and agents in Steep Marsh
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Steep Marsh. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How a roof survey works in Steep Marsh
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Steep Marsh, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Steep Marsh
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Steep Marsh: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Steep Marsh?
Yes, Steep Marsh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Steep Marsh is listed?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Roof surveys around Steep Marsh
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Petersfield station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Steep Marsh and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU32 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Steep Marsh include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Steep Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School, among other places. The closest station to Steep Marsh is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Steep Marsh, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate