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Roof survey in Stone, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Stone? You can book a roof survey in Stone and across Hampshire.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
How a roof survey works in Stone
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. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on lead flashings, natural slate and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Stone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Stone (SO45)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Stone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Stone
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Around Stone, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Stone
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stone
Stone is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live in an older home near St Francis, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Surveys in Stone work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Stone. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO45 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Stone, we cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Stone
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Mill Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Stone can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
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.
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FAQs for Stone
How do I find out if my home in Stone is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Stone?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Also near Stone
What else we do in Stone
Common roof problems in Stone
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Beaulieu Palace House, about 4.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone. If yours is one of the older homes, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA