Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Copythorne
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Copythorne. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Copythorne
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and loose chimney pots.
Older buildings in small places like Copythorne may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Copythorne (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Copythorne homes and their roofs
Copythorne lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further 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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Landford Manor about 4.6 miles north-west, the area around Copythorne has a long history. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Copythorne is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Copythorne and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO40 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Pound Lane, Vicarage Lane and Copythorne Crescent, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Copythorne, we cover Winsor (1 mile south-east), Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Cadnam (1 mile south-west), Bartley (1 mile south) and Ower (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Copythorne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Compass Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (3.2 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Copythorne, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Other services in Copythorne
Common roof problems in Copythorne
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Look out for signs like these:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Copythorne CofE Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Surveys for landlords and agents in Copythorne
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Photograph stains when they appear
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
Your questions about roof surveys in Copythorne
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashurst New Forest station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Copythorne within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long does the visit take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.