Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Emery Down
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Emery Down, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Emery Down: what you get
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. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it is easy to find a day that suits. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, on the roof space, natural slate and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Emery Down, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Emery Down (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Emery Down
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Common questions in Emery Down
I let a flat near Ashurst New Forest station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Emery Down?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Emery Down?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is Emery Down in your area?
Yes. We cover Emery Down and the rest of Hampshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
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. Photos are included.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Emery Down, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Useful tips for Emery Down property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
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Also in Emery Down
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at, as far as we can safely see them. We note any lean or loose pots.
What affects the price in Emery Down
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Emery Down
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church like Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Ashurst New Forest station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Emery Down as part of our work across London and South East England. Emery Down is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO43. Streets in the area include Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, and we cover them all. We also cover Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Emery Down
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Emery Down includes Copythorne Common.