Hampshire · London and the South East
Swanwick Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Roof surveys in Swanwick, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
About our roof survey in Swanwick
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about torn or sagging underlay and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Swanwick, 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 what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Swanwick (SO31, PO15)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Swanwick
Is the coastal weather around Swanwick hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swanwick?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
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What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. In a place like Swanwick, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
When to book a survey in Swanwick
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. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you look after a building such as Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Swanwick, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Roof by roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Roof surveys around Swanwick
Swanwick lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Bursledon station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Swanwick is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Swanwick is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys.
Every address in SO31 and PO15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Swanwick include Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Near you in Swanwick
Around Swanwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Ship Inn and Brookfield Community School and Language College, among other places. The closest station to Swanwick is Bursledon station, roughly 0.8 miles west. A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Swanwick Lakes.