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Roof survey in Upton, Southampton
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Upton, with photographs and a written report.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof survey in Upton
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Upton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Upton (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Useful tips for Upton property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Local roofs in Upton
Upton is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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 a downpour. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. 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.
With South Stoneham House about 4.1 miles east, the area around Upton has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. If you look after a building like Nursling Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Upton can all book roof surveys. Upton is one of the places in Southampton we cover.
Roof surveys in SO16 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
What’s near Upton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, among other places. Upton’s nearest station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Testwood Lakes.
Nearby places to Upton
Also in Upton
Do you need a roof survey in Upton?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Redbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you will get the report
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Upton
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. You might pay for work that doesn’t fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Outbuildings and barns around Upton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A written report with photos
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Upton: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Upton?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
I let a flat near Redbridge station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
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. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, along with the loft where it is safe. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Upton.
The survey, step by step
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 normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Upton needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.