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Roof survey in Millbrook, Southampton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Millbrook, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Millbrook
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, the roof space and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Millbrook drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Millbrook (SO15, SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Millbrook
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof surveys in Millbrook: local notes
Millbrook lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Millbrook is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Tanners Brook Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as St James' Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Millbrook is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Millbrook is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof surveys in SO15 and SO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Mendip Road and Severn Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Millbrook: Regents Park (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile north-east), Freemantle (1 mile east), Maybush (1 mile north) and Redbridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (5 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles east).
Near you in Millbrook
We work in homes and buildings around Millbrook Community School, Blacksmiths Arms and Regents Park Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles east) and Western Community Hospital (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Millbrook, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Millbrook
Is Millbrook within the area you cover?
Yes. Millbrook is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Millbrook (Hants) station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Blocked gutters on homes around Millbrook overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Millbrook
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate