Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Upper Burgate
Roof surveys in Upper Burgate, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Upper Burgate: what you get
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate alike.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Burgate, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upper Burgate
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Breamore House lies about 1.6 miles north, so building around Upper Burgate goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Burgate
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Upper Burgate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 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.
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Why act early in Upper Burgate
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. In a place like Upper Burgate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Your questions about roof surveys in Upper Burgate
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Burgate?
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 Upper Burgate in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Upper Burgate is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Roof surveys in Upper Burgate: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Woodgreen Methodist Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. Upper Burgate is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Upper Burgate. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SP6 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road. If you are just outside Upper Burgate, we cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns like Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Near you in Upper Burgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School. A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.