Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hythe, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hythe, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof surveys in Hythe: local notes
Hythe lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Waterside Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Southampton Town Quay station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hythe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the SO45 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn. We also cover Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Hythe
Around Hythe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Noadswood School, Testwood School and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House), among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Hythe includes Mercury Marshes.
About our roof survey in Hythe
We survey roofs in Hythe and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Semis and terraces in a town like Hythe share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we are surveying. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hythe (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hythe: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Southampton Town Quay station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hythe?
Frequently, yes. Hythe is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hythe
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit in Hythe runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so let us know who that will be.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
To get a price for roof surveys in Hythe, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and the South East. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.