Hampshire · London and the South East
Stockbridge Roof Survey
Need a roof survey in Stockbridge? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stockbridge
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and loose chimney pots, across flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like Stockbridge, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Stockbridge (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Stockbridge
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Anyone responsible for a site like Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey will not cover
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Stockbridge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof surveys in Stockbridge: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out 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 Church of St Peter: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Stockbridge is about 7 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Stockbridge, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Stockbridge. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for roof surveys. Local streets include Old London Road, High Street and New Street. We also cover Longstock (1 mile north), Leckford (2 miles north-east), Fullerton (3 miles north-east), Cottonworth (3 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south).
Around Stockbridge
We work in homes and buildings around Vine Inn and Test Valley School.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
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Stockbridge: your questions answered
Is Stockbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover Stockbridge?
Yes, Stockbridge is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Stockbridge?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Stockbridge
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week