Hampshire · London and the South East
Hill Head Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Hill Head. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Hill Head
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and the roof space, and people most often book us about slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and leaning or weathered chimney stacks.
In a small place like Hill Head, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check its condition and the signs of age.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Hill Head
What else we do in Hill Head
Signs you need a roof survey in Hill Head
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you let a flat or house near Fareham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
Hill Head questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Fareham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Are there drone restrictions around Hill Head?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Hill Head is about 2 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. Outbuildings and barns around Hill Head are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Hill Head can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof surveys around Hill Head
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Hill Head, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Holy Rood Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hill Head and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Hill Head. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: PO14. We cover properties on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Hill Head
We work in homes and buildings around Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.