Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Upham, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Upham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Upham
We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Upham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Towns and villages near Upham
Also in Upham
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Upham across London and South East England. Upham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Upham, we cover Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Upham
In Upham, that means homes and buildings near Brushmakers Arms. The closest station to Upham is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Upham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Upham: your questions answered
Is Upham within the area you cover?
Yes. Upham 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 as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Hedge End station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Upham?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Keep the report with your property records
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
What we are asked to look at in Upham
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs