Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Horton Heath
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Horton Heath and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Horton Heath does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- 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 loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
About our roof survey in Horton Heath
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We are often asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on lead flashings, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Around Horton Heath, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Horton Heath: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 3.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Horton Heath goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Fair Oak Infant School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We visit Horton Heath as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Horton Heath.
Every address in SO50 is covered for roof surveys. You will find streets like The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Horton Heath, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
What’s near Horton Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. Horton Heath’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Horton Heath include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Do you need a roof survey in Horton Heath?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Horton Heath
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Horton Heath, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Horton Heath questions
Will you come out to Horton Heath?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hedge End station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate