Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shirrell Heath
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Shirrell Heath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shirrell Heath
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you are worried about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Shirrell Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Shirrell Heath (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shirrell Heath
What else we do in Shirrell Heath
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Shirrell Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Your questions about roof surveys in Shirrell Heath
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shirrell Heath?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Shirrell Heath?
Yes, Shirrell Heath is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Useful tips for Shirrell Heath property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
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.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shirrell Heath
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shirrell Heath
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Shirrell Heath
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Botley station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys in Shirrell Heath for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Shirrell Heath is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO32 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Shirrell Heath, we cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Near you in Shirrell Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prince of Wales pub and Swanmore College of Technology. The closest station to Shirrell Heath is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.