Hampshire · London and the South East
Old Netley Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Old Netley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Old Netley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Netley
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photographs and a recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Old Netley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Old Netley property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
FAQs for Old Netley
Is the coastal weather around Old Netley hard on roofs?
It can do. Old Netley is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Bursledon station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Old Netley
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Local roofs in Old Netley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Old Netley, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Old Netley goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Paul’s Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Homes near green spaces like Westwood Woodland Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For landlords with property near Bursledon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys in Old Netley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
All of SO31 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and we cover them all. We also cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old Netley
In Old Netley, that means homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Netley Common.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.