Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Upper Chute
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Upper Chute from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Upper Chute: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
In a small place like Upper Chute, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Upper Chute (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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Useful tips for Upper Chute property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Photograph stains when they appear
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Roof surveys around Upper Chute
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Upper Chute is about 6 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Roofs in Upper Chute get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Upper Chute is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the SP11 postcode area for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Chute Forest (2 miles south-east), Tangley (2 miles east), Redenham (3 miles south), Faberstown (3 miles south) and Clanville (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles south-west), Ludgershall (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Chute
In Upper Chute, that means homes and buildings near Hatchet Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Upper Chute, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Upper Chute
How do I find out if my home in Upper Chute is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Upper Chute in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Upper Chute is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
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 chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What we are asked to look at in Upper Chute
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For any home in Upper Chute, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their insurance cover
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring