Hampshire · London and the South East
Foulford Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Foulford, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Foulford often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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How a roof survey works in Foulford
We survey roofs in Foulford and across London and South East England. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a small place like Foulford, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Foulford (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Foulford
Is Foulford within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Foulford?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Foulford is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Slate is one of the most durable roof coverings, but its nails often corrode first. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
What a roof survey looks like in Foulford
The wider area around Foulford has a long history of building, with Avon Tyrrell House about 3.3 miles south. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Foulford is in Hampshire. Surveys in Foulford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Foulford. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of BH24 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Foulford
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Foulford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Signs you need a roof survey in Foulford
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
If you look after a building such as Ringwood School Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Nearby places to Foulford
What else we do in Foulford
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Foulford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.