Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bursledon, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Bursledon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Bursledon
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away from the wall and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Bursledon, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Bursledon (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A full building survey of the property
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Bursledon questions
Is Bursledon within the area you cover?
Yes, Bursledon is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bursledon station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I book a survey in Bursledon?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Signs you need a roof survey in Bursledon
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Homes near green spaces such as Westwood Woodland Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bursledon
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bursledon and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bursledon
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In an older home around Bursledon, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bursledon
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Being in a smaller place like Bursledon does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof surveys around Bursledon
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Bursledon, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Medieval Merchant's House, about 4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bursledon. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St Paul’s Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Bursledon Church of England Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Surveys in Bursledon work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Bursledon is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and School Road. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Bursledon
In Bursledon, that means homes and buildings near The Hamble School, Grove Park Business and Enterprise College and Westwood Woodland Park, among other places. The closest station to Bursledon is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bursledon include Netley Common.