Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Warsash, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Warsash from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
About our roof survey in Warsash
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about lifted, split or missing lead flashings and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Warsash drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Warsash (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Warsash
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Signs you need a roof survey in Warsash
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What a roof survey looks like in Warsash
Warsash is within about 2 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Swanwick station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Warsash is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Warsash and the surrounding area. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warsash and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
All of SO31 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Church Road, Wild Rose Crescent and Willow Herb Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Warsash: Sarisbury Green (1 mile north), Locks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile south-east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south) and Abshot (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Around Warsash
In Warsash, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College, Hamble Common and Jolly Farmer Public House and the streets around them. Warsash’s nearest station is Swanwick station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (0.9 miles north) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Holly Hill Woodland Park.
How the survey changes by roof type
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
FAQs for Warsash
Is the coastal weather around Warsash hard on roofs?
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.
Is my home in Warsash listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you work in Warsash?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Warsash, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we’ll say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around Warsash often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.