Southampton · London and the South East
Maybush Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Maybush, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
What we’re asked to look at in Maybush
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 2.9 miles south-east, show how far back building around Maybush goes. If you own one of the older houses, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How soon the report will arrive
About our roof survey in Maybush
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on any day of the week, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey natural slate, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most often book us about worn or blocked valleys and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Maybush, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Maybush
Maybush is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Redbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like St Peter's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. If you are in Maybush, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Southampton, we cover Maybush.
Every address in SO16 and SO15 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
Near you in Maybush
In Maybush, that means homes and buildings near St James' Park, Bridge Tavern and Regents Park Community College, among other places. Maybush’s nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (under half a mile south). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
Your questions about roof surveys in Maybush
Is the coastal weather around Maybush hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you come out to Maybush?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Around Maybush, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a survey in Maybush, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Towns and villages near Maybush
What else we do in Maybush
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.