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Chartwell Green Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chartwell Green from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chartwell Green
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, we can find out what’s behind it, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space alike.
In a smaller place like Chartwell Green, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Chartwell Green, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see whether anything has changed, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
Do you need a roof survey in Chartwell Green?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
Homes near green spaces like Itchen Valley Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chartwell Green. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Chartwell Green: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swaythling station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Chartwell Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Chartwell Green?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Nearby places to Chartwell Green
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Why act early in Chartwell Green
If you’re planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Arranging work in a smaller place like Chartwell Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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. The wider area around Chartwell Green has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 1.3 miles west. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Swaythling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Marlands Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bookings from Chartwell Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Chartwell Green is one of the places in Southampton we cover for roof surveys.
Here we cover the SO18 and SO30 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road. We also cover Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Chartwell Green has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Chartwell Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Itchen Valley Country Park, Bitterne Park School and The Gregg School and the streets around them. Chartwell Green’s nearest station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chartwell Green include Netley Common.