Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in North Stoneham
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across North Stoneham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
North Stoneham questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in North Stoneham?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers North Stoneham, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Is North Stoneham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can you survey a shared roof?
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 are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Roof survey in North Stoneham: what you get
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- North Stoneham (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in North Stoneham
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take an older house close to St. Nicolas' Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like North Stoneham can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the report with your property records
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Let us know about past leaks
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Places near North Stoneham
Also in North Stoneham
Landlords, agents and block managers in North Stoneham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Local roofs in North Stoneham
North Stoneham lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off 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 high wind or heavy rain. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Nightingale Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Living close to Lakeside Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in North Stoneham and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
We survey roofs across SO50 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Around North Stoneham
We work in homes and buildings around Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton, Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and The Fleming Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Stoneham include Flexford Nature Reserve.