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Roof survey in Abshot, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Abshot and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Abshot
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most frequently book us about worn or blocked valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Abshot, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Abshot (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- 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
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Abshot
Abshot lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Locks Heath Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Swanwick station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Abshot, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in PO14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Abshot: Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Abshot
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College and the streets around them. The closest station to Abshot is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Abshot often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Abshot
Can a landlord with a rental near Swanwick station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Abshot is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How much does a roof survey cost in Abshot?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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.
Why get it checked now?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like Abshot, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Other services in Abshot
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and agents in Abshot book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
When to book a survey in Abshot
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across often include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Standing water on a flat roof
For businesses in and around places like Fareham Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance