Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Carter's Clay
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Carter's Clay, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof survey in Carter's Clay
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. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a small place like Carter's Clay, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Carter's Clay (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Carter's Clay. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Carter's Clay
Will you come out to Carter's Clay?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Why act early in Carter's Clay
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Carter's Clay, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
What a roof survey looks like in Carter's Clay
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.9 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Carter's Clay. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Awbridge Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Carter's Clay and the rest of Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Surveys in SO51 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include The Banks and Carter's Clay Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Carter's Clay
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
How we price roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Carter's Clay can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.