Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Brook, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Brook, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Brook
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across lead flashings, the roof space and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Brook, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Brook (SO43)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Brook: your questions answered
Will you come out to Brook?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brook?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
How much does a roof survey cost in Brook?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does a roof survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brook and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Why act early in Brook
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Brook, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brook
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Brook
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Landford Manor, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brook. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Brook gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO43 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Brook: Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Brook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Green Dragon Inn and the streets around them. Brook’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
What we are asked to look at in Brook
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst New Forest station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Brook can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.