Hampshire · London and the South East
Mottisfont Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Mottisfont, with photographs and a written report.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mottisfont
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed lifted, split or missing lead flashings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, the roof space and lead flashings alike.
In a village or hamlet like Mottisfont, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a place like Mottisfont, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys in Mottisfont: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. With Mottisfont Abbey about 0.2 miles north-east, the area around Mottisfont has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in Mottisfont work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Mottisfont
In Mottisfont, that means homes and buildings near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House, among other places. Mottisfont’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
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What affects the price in Mottisfont
To price your survey, we look at:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mottisfont
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Mottisfont: your questions answered
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Mottisfont is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Mottisfont, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Mottisfont, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.