Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Blissford
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Blissford and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Older cottages and farmhouses around Blissford can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
About our roof survey in Blissford
Our roof surveys cover Blissford and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across the roof space, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Blissford, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Blissford (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Blissford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in Blissford, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Local roofs in Blissford
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Ascension, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Breamore House lies about 3.8 miles north, so building around Blissford goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Blissford is in Hampshire. Blissford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Blissford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of SP6 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Blissford: Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Blissford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fighting Cocks pub and The Burgate School and Sixth Form, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Blissford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of the property
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Do you need a roof survey in Blissford?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hyde Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Your questions about roof surveys in Blissford
How do I find out if my home in Blissford is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Blissford?
Yes. Blissford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.