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Roof survey in Houghton, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Houghton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Houghton
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. 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. We’re often asked to look into ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, across natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Houghton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Houghton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Houghton
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Houghton?
Yes, Houghton is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Houghton?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
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What else we do in Houghton
Roof surveys around Houghton
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Houghton. If your house is among the older ones, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Test Valley School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Houghton and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Houghton. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO20 for roof surveys. We cover properties on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove. We also cover the places around Houghton: Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Houghton
In Houghton, that means homes and buildings near The Boot Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Houghton is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
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.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Houghton needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around Houghton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Houghton
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 survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll tell you if the flue needs a specialist.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.