Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Ellingham, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ellingham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Ellingham
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a small place like Ellingham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
What else we do in Ellingham
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Ellingham
Do you cover smaller places like Ellingham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Ellingham is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Ellingham?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do I need to be at home?
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 use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A full building survey of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ellingham
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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Ringwood School Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ellingham and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Ellingham include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ellingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Beams Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If a specialist is needed, we’ll say so.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
How the survey works
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 about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Ellingham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.