Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Damerham
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Damerham and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
About our roof survey in Damerham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We’re often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, on the roof space, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Damerham are 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 often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Damerham (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Damerham: local notes
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 3.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Damerham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of St George: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Damerham is in Hampshire. Surveys in Damerham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Damerham is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Roof surveys in SP6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Green Close and Mill End. We also cover Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Damerham
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Damerham, 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Around Damerham, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Damerham questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Damerham?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Damerham as anywhere else.
Is Damerham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Is this a RICS 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, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
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 is where a survey comes in.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.