Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our roof survey in Dibden Purlieu
We survey roofs in Dibden Purlieu and across London and South East England. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn or blocked valleys, on lead flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What we’re asked to look at in Dibden Purlieu
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Andrew's Church and Centre, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
Common questions in Dibden Purlieu
Is my home in Dibden Purlieu listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Dibden Purlieu hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Dibden Purlieu is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Towns and villages near Dibden Purlieu
What else we do in Dibden Purlieu
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dibden Purlieu
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents and landlords in Dibden Purlieu book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Dibden Purlieu homes and their roofs
Dibden Purlieu is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Wildground Infant School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Southampton Town Quay station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Dibden Purlieu is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO45. If you need a roof survey at a property on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Dibden Purlieu
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Noadswood School and the streets around them. Dibden Purlieu’s nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Dibden Purlieu includes Mercury Marshes.
Why act early in Dibden Purlieu
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Dibden Purlieu, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dibden Purlieu
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Prices for roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
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.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.