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Roof Survey in King's Somborne
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in King's Somborne and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
How a roof survey works in King's Somborne
Our roof surveys cover King's Somborne and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. 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, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are worn or blocked valleys and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Some older homes in villages like King's Somborne are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like King's Somborne 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’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Signs you need a roof survey in King's Somborne
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs frequently have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Why it’s worth a survey now in King's Somborne
Leaks rarely show up right away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the roof space, we can often spot it sooner. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in King's Somborne
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in King's Somborne
How do I find out if my home in King's Somborne is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you work in King's Somborne?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in King's Somborne.
Local roofs in King's Somborne
With Mottisfont Abbey about 3.2 miles south-west, King's Somborne sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in King's Somborne, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. King's Somborne is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across the SO20 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close and the roads around them. With the A3057 close by, King's Somborne is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to King's Somborne include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Landlord and commercial surveys in King's Somborne
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in King's Somborne. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.