Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hordle, Hampshire
Need a roof survey in Hordle? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
About our roof survey in Hordle
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings, and people most often book us about valley linings that have cracked or split and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Houses in smaller places like Hordle can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Hordle (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Being in a smaller place like Hordle doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- 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 report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Also in Hordle
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hordle
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof surveys in Hordle: local notes
Hordle is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. 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. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. With Highcliffe Castle about 4.4 miles west, the area around Hordle has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hordle. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hordle and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Roof surveys in SO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Hordle, we cover Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Hordle
In Hordle, that means homes and buildings near The Arnewood School. The closest station to Hordle is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
Hordle: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Hordle is listed?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Hordle hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How do I book a survey in Hordle?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What affects the price in Hordle
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
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. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles