Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hook, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Hook and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
How a roof survey works in Hook
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Hook may be 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hook (SO31, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Hook
Hook is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Locks Heath Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. We cover Hook and the rest of Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in SO31 and PO14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hook, we cover Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Hook
In Hook, that means homes and buildings near Hamble Common, Jolly Farmer Public House and Brookfield Community School and Language College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for roof surveys in Hook, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Honest limits
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hook
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
What we’re asked to look at in Hook
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Hook can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Hook
Is Hook within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Hook hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- File the report with your home documents
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.