Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Marchwood, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Marchwood, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Marchwood: what you get
We survey roofs in Marchwood and across London and the 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. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and natural slate.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Marchwood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof, and lead is a target for theft.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
Questions from Marchwood
Is Marchwood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marchwood?
Frequently, yes. Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Why act early in Marchwood
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. On a bungalow or cottage around Marchwood, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Marchwood
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us 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 typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a survey in Marchwood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Local roofs in Marchwood
Marchwood is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. About 2 miles east lies Southampton Tudor House and Garden, a reminder of how long the area around Marchwood has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Marchwood Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Millbrook (Hants) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Apostle, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. In Marchwood, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Marchwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys.
We work across SO40 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Marchwood is on the A326, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Marchwood
In Marchwood, that means homes and buildings near White Horse pub and Hounsdown School and the streets around them. Marchwood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Also near Marchwood
Also in Marchwood
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Marchwood
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.