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Roof surveys in SO19
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SO19 postcode district, which takes in Southampton, Thornhill and Itchen. You get a written report with photos after every survey, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Places in SO19
- Southampton
- Thornhill
- Itchen
- Sholing
- Woolston
- Weston
- Peartree Green
- Eastleigh
- Midanbury
- Harefield
- Bitterne Park
- Bitterne
- Northam
Services in SO19
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Chimney survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Flat roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll suggest the right survey: call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Areas we cover
How a roof survey works in SO19
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and debris building up in roof valleys, across the roof space, lead flashings and natural slate.
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
What affects the price in SO19
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why customers in SO19 book us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Local landmarks in Southampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. Also close by are Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
Homes and roofs across SO19
From Eastleigh, Midanbury and Thornhill to its smaller places, buildings across SO19 have roofs of every age. Chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters are typically where the work is.
The South East’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around several of its airports, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any drone flight in SO19. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given. Near the coast in SO19, wind can be strong, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides. Roofs there also face driving rain and salt air.
Southampton: If you let a flat or house near St Denys station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For businesses in and around places such as Marlands Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in SO19
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for SO19 property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- File the report with your home documents
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
Common roof problems in SO19
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Common questions in SO19
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package.
Is SO19 in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes SO19.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.