Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Shobley
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Shobley and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we are asked to look at in Shobley
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Lead is also a target for theft.
Common reasons to book include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
About our roof survey in Shobley
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. If you’ve noticed water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, flat roofs and lead flashings alike.
Older buildings in small places like Shobley may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shobley (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Shobley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Why act early in Shobley
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shobley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Shobley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just ring 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.
FAQs for Shobley
Is Shobley in the area you cover?
Yes, Shobley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Shobley?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Shobley?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Roof surveys around Shobley
Historic houses like Avon Tyrrell House, about 3.9 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Shobley goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Infant School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. In Shobley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Shobley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Southampton.
Roof surveys in BH24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Shobley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School Academy. Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.