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Roof survey in Toothill, Hampshire
Roof surveys in Toothill from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
How a roof survey works in Toothill
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a careful look. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey the roof space, flat roofs and lead flashings, and people most often book us about water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
In a small place like Toothill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
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.
- Where
- Toothill (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- File the report with your home documents
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air can’t move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Toothill, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Toothill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What else we do in Toothill
Toothill homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Toothill, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you own a rental within reach of Romsey station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like The Mountbatten School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St John 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.
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Toothill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Toothill.
Roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Toothill
The nearest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.1 miles north) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Questions from Toothill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Toothill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is the coastal weather around Toothill hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.