Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Owslebury Bottom, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof survey in Owslebury Bottom
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. We survey the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and torn or sagging underlay.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Owslebury Bottom
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Owslebury Bottom, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
For a price for roof surveys in Owslebury Bottom, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Questions from Owslebury Bottom
Can a landlord with a rental near Shawford station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Owslebury Bottom within the area you cover?
Yes. Owslebury Bottom is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Local roofs in Owslebury Bottom
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Owslebury Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Owslebury Bottom and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Owslebury Bottom is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Owslebury Bottom: Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Owslebury Bottom
Around Owslebury Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ship Inn. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Owslebury Bottom includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.