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Roof Survey in Chilworth Old Village
Need a roof survey in Chilworth Old Village? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
Roof survey in Chilworth Old Village: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are valley linings that have cracked or split and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on flat roofs, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Chilworth Old Village may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Nearby places to Chilworth Old Village
What else we do in Chilworth Old Village
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as North Baddesley Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. South Stoneham House lies about 2.8 miles south-east, so building around Chilworth Old Village goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We carry out roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
Surveys in SO16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Chilworth Old Village: Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Chilworth Old Village
In Chilworth Old Village, that means homes and buildings near Cantell School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we are asked to look at in Chilworth Old Village
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Denys, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in Chilworth Old Village
Are there drone restrictions around Chilworth Old Village?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Chilworth Old Village. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Chilworth Old Village is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you cover Chilworth Old Village?
Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Chilworth Old Village 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.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.