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Pre-purchase roof survey in Rownhams, Southampton
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Rownhams, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Pre-purchase roof survey in Rownhams
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Rownhams, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. For a purchase or a newly replaced roof, what’s under the coverings matters as much as what’s on top. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof.
Natural slate
Slate is common on Victorian and Edwardian houses. We look for slates that have slid, cracked or gone, and for clips or tingles that show past repairs.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
For a price for your roof in Rownhams, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Rownhams: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rownhams?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Rownhams is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. 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 are a CAA-registered drone operator.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. We send it by email with photos included.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Rownhams homes and their roofs
Rownhams is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 3.5 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Rownhams goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. For landlords with property near Redbridge station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Rownhams for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of SO16 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Near you in Rownhams
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oaklands Community School, St James' Park and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
Other services in Rownhams
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A structural engineer’s report
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Rownhams does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.