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Roof survey in St Leonards, Hampshire
Roof surveys in St Leonards from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
Roof survey in St Leonards: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about debris building up in roof valleys and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like St Leonards drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
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.
- Location
- St Leonards (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. Arranging work in a smaller place like St Leonards is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in St Leonards
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Homes around St Leonards often 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 cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in St Leonards
How do I find out if my home in St Leonards 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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is St Leonards in the area you cover?
Yes, St Leonards is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in St Leonards as anywhere else.
How much does a roof survey cost in St Leonards?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Nearby places to St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Do you need a roof survey in St Leonards?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose chimney pots
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If you live near a park such as Avon Heath Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Local roofs in St Leonards
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like St Ives Primary & Nursery School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
St Leonards is in Hampshire. St Leonards is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes St Leonards. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of BH24 is covered for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around St Leonards: Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near St Leonards
Typical jobs here are in homes near Avon Heath Country Park and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Leonards include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.