Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Shawford, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shawford. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shawford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Roof survey in Shawford: what you get
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Shawford, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Shawford (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Shawford can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- 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.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. For an older or listed building in a place like Shawford, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Shawford
What else we do in Shawford
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Common questions in Shawford
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shawford station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Are there drone restrictions around Shawford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Shawford is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we can. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Report times depend on the package.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Shawford homes and their roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Shawford station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Homes near green spaces such as St. Cross Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Shawford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Shawford is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of SO21 for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shawford
Around Shawford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Inn and St. Cross Park. There is a railway station in Shawford itself: Shawford station. A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Shawford include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- File the report with your home documents
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.