Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Colbury
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Colbury. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Common roof problems in Colbury
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
About our roof survey in Colbury
The report is written for you, in plain language. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We are often asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, across flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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 report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Colbury (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Colbury
Will you come out to Colbury?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Colbury?
Frequently, yes. Colbury is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Colbury?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How long does the visit take?
Allow an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
File the report with your other home documents. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Colbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof surveys around Colbury
Colbury lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 4.3 miles east, so building around Colbury goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Colbury Christ Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. Roofs in Colbury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Colbury is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys.
Every address in SO40 is covered for roof surveys. We also cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Colbury
In Colbury, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Colbury include Testwood Lakes.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it is worth a survey now in Colbury
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Colbury, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.