Hampshire · London and the South East
Linwood Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Linwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Keep the report with your property records
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Roof survey in Linwood: what you get
There are three levels of survey: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Linwood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Linwood (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof surveys in Linwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Linwood?
Yes, Linwood is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Linwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Linwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Why act early in Linwood
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. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Linwood, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Linwood
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Common reasons to book include:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
For any home in Linwood, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Roof surveys in Linwood: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For properties in and around Linwood, we look at everything that’s safely in view and explain what we find.
Linwood is in Hampshire. If you are in Linwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in BH24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).
Around Linwood
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Linwood includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.