Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in St Ives
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for St Ives, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in St Ives
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like St Ives, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- St Ives (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in St Ives
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to All Saints: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. With Avon Tyrrell House about 4.5 miles south-east, the area around St Ives has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
St Ives is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in St Ives and the rest of Hampshire. St Ives is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
All of BH24 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around St Ives: Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Near you in St Ives
Around St Ives, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around St Ives includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Ives
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like St Ives, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book us in St Ives
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like St Ives can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Do you need a roof survey in St Ives?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Worn or blocked valleys
Take a building like St Ives Primary & Nursery School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
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Your questions about roof surveys in St Ives
Do you cover smaller places like St Ives?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover St Ives?
Yes, St Ives is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in St Ives?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.