Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Timsbury, Hampshire
Roof surveys across Timsbury, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Debris building up in roof valleys
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof survey in Timsbury
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Common reasons to book are torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Timsbury, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Cottages and farmhouses around Timsbury often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Nearby places to Timsbury
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Timsbury: your questions answered
Is Timsbury within the area you cover?
Yes. Timsbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
How do I book a survey in Timsbury?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
DIY checks: what’s safe
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need a roof survey in Timsbury?
Some damage starts inside the roof space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It’s often mistaken for a leak.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Roof surveys in Timsbury: local notes
About 1.6 miles north-west lies Mottisfont Abbey, a reminder of how long the area around Timsbury has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Mottisfont & Dunbridge station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Stanbridge Earls School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Surveys in Timsbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO51 for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Around Timsbury
In Timsbury, that means homes and buildings near The Malthouse Inn and The Romsey School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.