Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Blackfield
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Blackfield, with photos and a clear written report.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Blackfield
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Blackfield drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, 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
- Blackfield (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a survey in Blackfield, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof surveys in Blackfield: local notes
Blackfield lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Blackfield Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Beaulieu Palace House, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Blackfield. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Landlords with a home close to Hamble station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Blackfield can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Blackfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Blackfield: Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Blackfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy and Church of All Saints. The closest station to Blackfield is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Blocked gutters on homes around Blackfield overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Blackfield
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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Blackfield: your questions answered
Will you come out to Blackfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Blackfield, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
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.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Useful tips for Blackfield property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A full building survey of the property
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Surveys for landlords and agents in Blackfield
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.