Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Rowlands Castle
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Rowlands Castle and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
FAQs for Rowlands Castle
Is the coastal weather around Rowlands Castle hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Rowlands Castle within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
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 can’t be seen from outside.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t 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 inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowlands Castle
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, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow in heavy rain and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and chimney stacks.
In a smaller place like Rowlands Castle, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Rowlands Castle, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Rowlands Castle
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Rowlands Castle, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Roof surveys around Rowlands Castle
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Rowlands Castle, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Landlords with a home close to Rowlands Castle station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near The Church on the Green, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Havant Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rowlands Castle can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Roof surveys in PO9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Rowlands Castle include Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Rowlands Castle
Around Rowlands Castle, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Robin Hood Inn and the streets around them. Rowlands Castle has its own railway station: Rowlands Castle station. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rowlands Castle
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
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What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Rowlands Castle
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.