Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Yateley, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Yateley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Local roofs in Yateley
Yateley is about 2 miles from Blackbushe Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Sandhurst station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Yateley is about 4 miles north-west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Yateley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Yateley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: GU46. We cover properties on Hall Lane, Calcott Park and Wistaria Lane and the roads around them. With the B3272 close by, Yateley is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Yateley include Darby Green (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile north-west), Little Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Minley (2 miles south) and Eversley Centre (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (4 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south-west) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Around Yateley
Around Yateley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dog & Partridge pub, Cranford Park Primary and Ambarrow Court. The nearest railway station is Sandhurst station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Staff College Museum (3.6 miles east) and Pinewood Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Horseshoe Lake and Hitches Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yateley
We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a town like Yateley, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs typically sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Yateley (GU46)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Yateley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Yateley School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey will not cover
- What happens after the report arrives
Useful tips for Yateley property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We look at them before they cause trouble. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Yateley, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Yateley questions
Is my home in Yateley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Yateley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Yateley is about 2 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
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’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Towns and villages near Yateley
What else we do in Yateley
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Most visits in a town like Yateley start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- 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.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.