Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Tinkers Cross
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Tinkers Cross, with photographs and a written report.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Tinkers Cross. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof survey in Tinkers Cross
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it is relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Tinkers Cross, 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 tell us about the property and any concerns.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep the report with your property records
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Common questions in Tinkers Cross
Do you cover Tinkers Cross?
Yes, Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Tinkers Cross?
Yes. Tinkers Cross is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Local roofs in Tinkers Cross
Historic houses such as Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Tinkers Cross goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like Fordingbridge Junior School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Tinkers Cross is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Tinkers Cross and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: SP6. That includes homes and businesses on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way. We also cover the places around Tinkers Cross: Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Tinkers Cross
Around Tinkers Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form. Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tinkers Cross include Blashford Lakes.