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Roof Survey in Totton
Roof surveys across Totton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
Roof survey in Totton
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys.
Around Totton, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can be seen safely from the property we’re surveying. Tell us when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Totton (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In Totton, parking is rarely complicated, though it is useful to know about driveways or restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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FAQs for Totton
Can a landlord with a rental near Totton station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Totton, take more of a battering?
It can do. Totton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you go up on the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Useful tips for Totton property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. We check them before they cause trouble. Blocked gutters and downpipes on homes in Totton overflow onto walls. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Honest limits
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Totton
Totton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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 strong wind or heavy rain. About 4.5 miles east lies Southampton Tudor House and Garden, a reminder of how long the area around Totton has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Totton station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Abbotswood Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of St Winfred, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. In Totton, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Hampshire, we cover Totton.
We cover every part of SO40 for roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way, and we cover them all. You’ll find Totton on the A35 and A36, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Totton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School. The nearest railway station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Totton include Testwood Lakes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Totton
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.