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Roof survey in Northney, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Northney, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northney
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Northney (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Northney
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
What a roof survey looks like in Northney
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Northney, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building such as Warblington School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live near a park such as Eames Farm, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Northney gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Roof surveys in PO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Near you in Northney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Eames Farm and The Ship Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Northney includes Hayling Billy.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Northney can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Northney
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Why act early in Northney
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Northney, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Northney
I let a flat near Warblington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Northney?
Yes, Northney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
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 survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings