Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Horndean, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Horndean. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Horndean as anywhere.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our roof survey in Horndean
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. 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. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it.
Horndean mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Chimneys on older houses may be redundant, capped or leaning, and their lead flashings still need to be sound. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Horndean (PO8, PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Horndean: local notes
Horndean is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. With Warblington Castle about 4.8 miles south-east, Horndean sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
The streets around a church such as Saint Wilfrid's are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horndean Technology College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Horndean, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in PO8 and PO7 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm. Being close to the A3 and A3(M), Horndean is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Around Horndean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Horndean Infant School and Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a home in Horndean, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks frequently start there.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we’re asked to look at in Horndean
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Rowlands Castle station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
FAQs for Horndean
I let a flat near Rowlands Castle station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Horndean listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
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. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.