Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Lockerley
Need a roof survey in Lockerley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How a roof survey works in Lockerley
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Lockerley (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lockerley
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Lockerley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Lockerley, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lockerley
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 1.8 miles east lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Lockerley has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St John, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lockerley is about 5 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Lockerley, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO51 for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Butlers Close, Oval Road and Clem's Way. Close by, we survey roofs in Carter's Clay (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile east), Mottisfont (2 miles east), Kimbridge (2 miles east) and Awbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around Lockerley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kings Arms Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
Prices for roof surveys in Lockerley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also near Lockerley
What else we do in Lockerley
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lockerley
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Common questions in Lockerley
Can a landlord with a rental near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Lockerley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How much does a roof survey cost in Lockerley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Common roof problems in Lockerley
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you look after a building such as Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs