Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Southwick, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Southwick, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Southwick
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey lead flashings, ridges, hips and valleys and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and gutters that overflow in heavy rain.
Some older homes in villages like Southwick are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Southwick
Southwick is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Portchester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Southwick is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Hampshire coverage includes Southwick and the places around it.
All of PO17 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, North Road West and Castle Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Around Southwick
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
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How we price roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
- Photograph stains when they appear
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.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Southwick: your questions answered
Will you come out to Southwick?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I let a flat near Portchester station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you use drones?
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.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Southwick book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Southwick, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, 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 report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Common roof problems in Southwick
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like King Richard School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos