Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ashley, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ashley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashley
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Typical surveys look at ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on natural slate, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys.
Some older homes in villages like Ashley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ashley (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Signs you need a roof survey in Ashley
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ashley
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Why get it checked now?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Around Ashley, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Ashley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Ashley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ashley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How soon is the report ready?
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 at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ashley
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 4.3 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Ashley goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. In Ashley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Ashley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SO20 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Ashley
The closest station to Ashley is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).