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Roof Survey in Townhill Park
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across Townhill Park, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Townhill Park
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. We are often asked to look into slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and cracked mortar along the ridge, on natural slate, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Townhill Park can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Townhill Park (SO18, SO30)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Townhill Park
Townhill Park lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
Homes near green spaces such as Riverside Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. South Stoneham House, about 0.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Townhill Park. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Townhill Park is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Townhill Park, as across Southampton, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
Surveys in SO18 and SO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Ivy Lane, Avon Road and Dell Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Townhill Park sits on or near the A27, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Chartwell Green (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west) and West End (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (3 miles south-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Townhill Park has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Local landmarks in Townhill Park
Around Townhill Park, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gregg School, Riverside Park and Bitterne Park School. For rail, the closest station is Swaythling station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Townhill Park include Netley Common.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Townhill Park. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
When to book a survey in Townhill Park
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Swaythling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Your questions about roof surveys in Townhill Park
I let a flat near Swaythling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Townhill Park?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a survey in Townhill Park, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.