Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Horseport, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Horseport and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose chimney pots
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
About our roof survey in Horseport
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Horseport, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Horseport (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Useful tips for Horseport property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, 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 about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Horseport needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Horseport: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horseport?
Yes, Horseport is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Horseport as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Horseport 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.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
How do I book a survey in Horseport?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Places near Horseport
Also in Horseport
What a roof survey looks like in Horseport
The wider area around Horseport has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 3 miles north. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordingbridge Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Horseport is in Hampshire. We visit Horseport as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Hampshire, we cover Horseport and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SP6 is covered for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Around Horseport
We work in homes and buildings around The Burgate School and Sixth Form and The George Inn. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (less than half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Common roof problems in Horseport
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours