Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Godshill, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Godshill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Godshill
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, on chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and lead flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Godshill 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Godshill (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. We check for slipped, cracked and missing slates, and for clips that show past repairs.
Nearby places to Godshill
Also in Godshill
When to book a survey in Godshill
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you look after a building like The Burgate School and Sixth Form, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We check them before they cause trouble. For an older or listed building in a place like Godshill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Every finding written up with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Surveys for landlords and agents in Godshill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Godshill and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Godshill questions
Do you cover Godshill?
Yes, Godshill is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Godshill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Godshill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Roof surveys in Godshill: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. With Breamore House about 2.9 miles north-west, Godshill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Giles, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Godshill is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Godshill and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Godshill is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way. If you’re just outside Godshill, we cover Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Near you in Godshill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fighting Cocks pub. Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes.