Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Roughdown
We carry out roof surveys in Roughdown and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than waiting for something to fail. For an older or listed building in a place like Roughdown, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Roughdown
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
About our roof survey in Roughdown
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Roughdown, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Roughdown (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Local roofs in Roughdown
Roughdown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Blackfield Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Roughdown. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Roofs in Roughdown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Roughdown is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SO45. Close by, we survey roofs in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Roughdown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The New Forest Academy, among other places. Roughdown’s nearest station is Netley station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
Do you need a roof survey in Roughdown?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you let a flat or house near Netley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Roughdown needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Roughdown: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Roughdown, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Roughdown is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Roughdown within the area you cover?
Yes, Roughdown is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Roughdown
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.