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Roof survey in Sarisbury, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Sarisbury from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Sarisbury
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Around Sarisbury, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sarisbury (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Sarisbury questions
How do I find out if my home in Sarisbury is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sarisbury?
Often, yes. Sarisbury is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.
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.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sarisbury
Sarisbury lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For landlords with property near Swanwick station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church like Church of St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sarisbury and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Sarisbury. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the SO31 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Sarisbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brookfield Community School and Language College and The Old Ship Inn, among other places. The closest station to Sarisbury is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (under half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. With lower homes, common in places like Sarisbury, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Sarisbury, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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When to book a survey in Sarisbury
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Take a building like Sarisbury Church of England Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.