Hampshire · London and the South East
Tourner Bury Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Tourner Bury. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof surveys in Tourner Bury: local notes
Tourner Bury lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Warblington Castle, about 3.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tourner Bury. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Tourner Bury is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Tourner Bury is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for roof surveys.
All of PO11 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove. Close by, we survey roofs in South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Tourner Bury
We work in homes and buildings around The Hayling College and The Hayling College. The closest station to Tourner Bury is Warblington station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
How a roof survey works in Tourner Bury
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We are often asked to look into worn or blocked valleys and leaking gutter joints and downpipes, across flat roofs, the roof space and lead flashings.
In a small place like Tourner Bury, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Tourner Bury (PO11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Tourner Bury 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a small place like Tourner Bury, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Tourner Bury
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
FAQs for Tourner Bury
Do you cover smaller places like Tourner Bury?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Tourner Bury listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you need a roof survey in Tourner Bury?
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
If you look after a building such as Mengham Junior School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
What this survey cannot tell you
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Let us know about past leaks
- Photograph stains when they appear
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.