Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Bedhampton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Bedhampton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Common questions in Bedhampton
How do I find out if my home in Bedhampton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bedhampton?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Is Bedhampton in your area?
Yes. We cover Bedhampton and the rest of Hampshire. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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 a roof survey works in Bedhampton
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and torn or sagging underlay, across flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Bedhampton, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bedhampton (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Bedhampton does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Bedhampton
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Bedhampton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a roof survey looks like in Bedhampton
Bedhampton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Bidbury Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Warblington Castle, about 1.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bedhampton. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. We cover Bedhampton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
Roof surveys in PO9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Around Bedhampton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Havant College and The Golden Lion pub, among other places. There is a railway station in Bedhampton itself: Bedhampton station. Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Bedhampton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. That’s why we look at them closely.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bedhampton
Before you put a home on the market, it is useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. On a bungalow or cottage around Bedhampton, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.