Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Braishfield
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Braishfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Braishfield
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey lead flashings, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Braishfield, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Braishfield (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Braishfield
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark like Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Towns and villages near Braishfield
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Braishfield, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- 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
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
FAQs for Braishfield
Can a landlord with a rental near Romsey station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Braishfield?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Braishfield?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What a roof survey looks like in Braishfield
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 3.3 miles north-west lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Braishfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you let a flat or house near Romsey station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Braishfield Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Braishfield is about 2 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Braishfield and nearby. Our Hampshire coverage includes Braishfield and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Braishfield Road, Common Hill Road and Newport Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Belbins (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Crampmoor (1 mile south) and Gosport (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Braishfield
Around Braishfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Romsey School and The Wheatsheaf pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are King Johns House (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.