Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Upton Grey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Upton Grey, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
Why it is worth a survey now in Upton Grey
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Upton Grey, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a roof survey works in Upton Grey
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and abutments and worn or blocked valleys, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Upton Grey (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Upton Grey
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Upton Grey homes and their roofs
RAF Odiham is about 3 miles from Upton Grey. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upton Grey can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Upton Grey is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG25 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Around Upton Grey
We work in homes and buildings around Hoddington Arms Public House, among other places. The closest station to Upton Grey is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
When to book a survey in Upton Grey
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It is often mistaken for a leak.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Hook station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long the report takes to arrive
FAQs for Upton Grey
Is Upton Grey within the area you cover?
Yes, Upton Grey is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Hook station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does the visit take?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Upton Grey often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.