Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Compton, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Compton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
How a roof survey works in Compton
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away from the wall and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Somewhere as small as Compton, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Compton (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Compton
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Why it is worth a survey now in Compton
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like Compton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Compton
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Compton 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 arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a roof survey looks like in Compton
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Compton. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the exact boundary for the address before flying.
Homes near green spaces such as St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Compton are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Roof surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Compton include South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Compton
Around Compton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn, Thornden School and St. Cross Park, among other places. Compton’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east. A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Compton include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Useful tips for Compton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Questions from Compton
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Compton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Compton is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover smaller places like Compton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.