Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Owslebury
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Owslebury, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Owslebury
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across natural slate, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Owslebury needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Owslebury
I let a flat near Shawford station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Owslebury listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Owslebury?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Places near Owslebury
More services for Owslebury
Different roofs, different checks
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.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
What affects the price in Owslebury
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Owslebury
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Why get it checked now?
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. Older and listed buildings around Owslebury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof surveys in Owslebury: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Owslebury Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Shawford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Owslebury get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Surveys in SO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Owslebury include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Owslebury
In Owslebury, that means homes and buildings near Ship Inn. Owslebury’s nearest station is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles west. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.