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Roof surveys in SO31
Our roof surveyors cover all of the SO31 postcode district, which takes in Locks Heath, Warsash and Netley. Every survey comes with a written report and photos, and prices start from £150, including VAT.
Places in SO31
- Locks Heath
- Warsash
- Netley
- Hamble-le-Rice
- Bursledon
- Sarisbury
- Sarisbury Green
- Lowford
- Park Gate
- Swanwick
- Lower Swanwick
- Old Netley
- Butlocks Heath
- Hound
- Hook Park Estate
- Hook
- Eastleigh
- Fareham
- Hedge End
- Titchfield Common
- Weston
- Burridge
- Segensworth
Surveys we offer in SO31
- Chimney survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
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Send the address and what’s prompted the survey and we’ll suggest the right survey: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof survey in SO31: how it works
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose ridge or hip tiles.
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
What you will pay
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Near you in Locks Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jolly Farmer Public House, St John and Park Gate Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Locks Heath includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Homes and roofs across SO31
Homes across SO31 range from older properties with chimneys and lead flashings to newer houses with concrete tiles. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later, wherever they are in SO31.
Autumn and winter storms across the South East find any loose slate, tile or ridge. In SO31, as elsewhere, exposed details are where damage shows first. In the coastal parts of SO31, the seaward side of a roof takes the most weather, so ridges, verges and flashings there frequently need attention first.
Locks Heath: If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Park Gate Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Prices for roof surveys in SO31
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for roof surveys in SO31, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep the report with your property records
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why roofs fail
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Common questions in SO31
How do I book a survey in SO31?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.