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Thornhill Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Thornhill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
Useful tips for Thornhill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Roof survey in Thornhill: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you are worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Thornhill drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Thornhill
What else we do in Thornhill
Roof surveys in Thornhill: local notes
Thornhill is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Thornhill, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it is given.
Anyone responsible for a site like Thornhill Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as St Christopher, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Thornhill, we can come and survey your property. Thornhill is one of the places in Southampton where we work.
Here we cover the SO19, SO18 and SO30 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A334, Thornhill is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Thornhill: Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Thornhill has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Thornhill
We work in homes and buildings around Westwood Woodland Park, Woodlands Community College and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College and the streets around them. Thornhill’s nearest station is Sholing station, about 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we’re asked to look at in Thornhill
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s frequently mistaken for a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Look out for signs like these:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Thornhill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Questions from Thornhill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sholing station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Thornhill?
Yes, Thornhill is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How do I book a survey in Thornhill?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on any day of the week.
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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why act early in Thornhill
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Homes in smaller places like Thornhill can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Thornhill
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.