Hampshire · London and the South East
Upper Common Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Upper Common and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in Upper Common
We survey roofs in Upper Common and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Upper Common, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Upper Common (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Upper Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Upper Common homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Hall Place, about 3.9 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Common goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Basingstoke station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St. Martin: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Upper Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: RG25. If you are just outside Upper Common, we cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Around Upper Common
In Upper Common, that means homes and buildings near The Fox pub and the streets around them. Upper Common’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Common includes Farleigh Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Common
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Also near Upper Common
Also in Upper Common
Upper Common questions
Is Upper Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Upper Common?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Upper Common is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.