Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Keyhaven, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Keyhaven, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Keyhaven
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Keyhaven, 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 what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about roof surveys in Keyhaven
How do I find out if my home in Keyhaven is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lymington Town station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Keyhaven?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Local roofs in Keyhaven
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Keyhaven, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Lymington Town station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. If you are in Keyhaven, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Keyhaven is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO41 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Keyhaven include Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Around Keyhaven
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gun Public House and Priestlands School and the streets around them. Keyhaven’s nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east. A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Keyhaven
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can often spot it sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Keyhaven, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Keyhaven
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Keyhaven can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Nearby places to Keyhaven
Other services in Keyhaven
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Let us know about past leaks
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. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.