Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
Roof surveys across Upper Farringdon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
About our roof survey in Upper Farringdon
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 frequently the first to give way.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Upper Farringdon (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Upper Farringdon
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Alton station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Bentworth Hall, about 3.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Farringdon. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Farringdon. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Guildford is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Upper Farringdon
We work in homes and buildings around Rose and Crown Inn. Upper Farringdon’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Upper Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
Do you need a roof survey in Upper Farringdon?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Upper Farringdon, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Farringdon
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Upper Farringdon: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Farringdon?
Yes. Upper Farringdon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Farringdon is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Why act early in Upper Farringdon
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Upper Farringdon may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in Upper Farringdon
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition