Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Sandy Balls
Roof surveys in Sandy Balls and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move, leaving gaps along the courses.
Roof survey in Sandy Balls: what you get
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Typical surveys look at valley linings that have cracked or split and flashings that have come away from the wall, across natural slate, the roof space 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. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Sandy Balls (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Sandy Balls
Is Sandy Balls within the area you cover?
Yes. Sandy Balls is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandy Balls?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When you need someone else
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Sandy Balls
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
Useful tips for Sandy Balls property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check we can open the loft hatch
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
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.
Other services in Sandy Balls
Sandy Balls homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
With Breamore House about 2.9 miles north, the area around Sandy Balls has a long history. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Anyone responsible for a site like The Burgate School and Sixth Form will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Sandy Balls, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Sandy Balls is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SP6 for roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Pines, River Road and Larch Row. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Near you in Sandy Balls
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fighting Cocks pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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 about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Somewhere as small as Sandy Balls, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know 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.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Signs you need a roof survey in Sandy Balls
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you live in an older home near St Giles, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof