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Roof survey in Shirley, Southampton
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Shirley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Shirley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and standing water on a flat roof, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings.
In a smaller place like Shirley, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Shirley
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from the ground. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Around Shirley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Shirley
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Shirley
Are there drone restrictions around Shirley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Shirley is about 1 mile 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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
How do I find out if my home in Shirley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Is Shirley in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Shirley included.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shirley and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shirley
Shirley lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Shirley. If your survey includes the drone, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
The streets around a church such as Shirley Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 1.9 miles south-east, so building around Shirley goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Shirley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road. Shirley is on the A3057, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Shirley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, St James' Park and Regents Park Community College and the streets around them. Shirley’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Inside the loft space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Shirley frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.