Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Holbury
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys in Holbury: local notes
Holbury lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Cadland Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Netley station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Beaulieu Palace House lies about 2.9 miles west, so building around Holbury goes back a long way. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Holbury and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Holbury and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a roof survey at a property on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Holbury: Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Holbury
In Holbury, that means homes and buildings near The New Forest Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
Roof survey in Holbury: what you get
We survey roofs in Holbury and across London and South East England. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’re often asked to look into water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
Around Holbury, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Holbury (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Holbury
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Holbury. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Holbury, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holbury
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to a smaller place like Holbury is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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 the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Holbury questions
Is Holbury within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Holbury listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re 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. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.