Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in The Frenches
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in The Frenches. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in The Frenches: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a proper look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’re worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like The Frenches are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- The Frenches (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around The Frenches
Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around The Frenches goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. The Frenches is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of the SO51 postcode area for roof surveys. If you’re just outside The Frenches, we cover Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near The Frenches
The Frenches’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.7 miles east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Copythorne Common.
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Common roof problems in The Frenches
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as The Frenches, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in The Frenches, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
The Frenches: your questions answered
Is my home in The Frenches listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It’s emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in The Frenches?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Landlord and commercial surveys in The Frenches
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in The Frenches. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we look at them closely.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.