Hampshire · London and the South East
Thruxton Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Thruxton.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Local roofs in Thruxton
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you own a rental within reach of Grateley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Thruxton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Thruxton, the roof can be surveyed. Thruxton is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP11. That includes homes and businesses on Lambourne Way, Lambourne Close and Stanbury Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Mullenspond (1 mile east), East Cholderton (1 mile south-east), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Appleshaw (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Thruxton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn. For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
About our roof survey in Thruxton
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Thruxton, 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Thruxton (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Thruxton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Thruxton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take a building like Amport Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why get it checked now?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Older cottages and farmhouses around Thruxton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Thruxton
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Common questions in Thruxton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thruxton?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Grateley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof 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.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.