Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Ladwell
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Ladwell, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
How a roof survey works in Ladwell
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Ladwell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Ladwell (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Ladwell
Is my home in Ladwell listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Ladwell?
Yes, Ladwell is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ladwell
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John Keble Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chandlers Ford station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Ladwell is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SO21 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Ladwell
Around Ladwell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thornden School and The Dolphin Inn. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Ladwell include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ladwell
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. In a small place like Ladwell, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ladwell
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Ladwell, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings