Hampshire · London and the South East
Ashfield Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ashfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Ashfield
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We do not offer a RICS home survey, and ours isn’t a substitute for one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. You can have both. If you’ve noticed a ridge or slope that dips and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Ashfield, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Ashfield (SO51, SO16)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Common questions in Ashfield
How do I find out if my home in Ashfield is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashfield?
Yes, Ashfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How do I book a survey in Ashfield?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Ashfield, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Ashfield homes and their roofs
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Ashfield, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, so exposed details get a careful look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Boniface, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. South Stoneham House lies about 4.8 miles east, so building around Ashfield goes back a long way. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Ashfield is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Ashfield is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys.
We work across the SO51 and SO16 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ashfield include Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ashfield
The closest station to Ashfield is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north. A little further out are King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. Outbuildings and barns around Ashfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in Ashfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Ashfield
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
More services for Ashfield
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashfield
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashfield
The fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It’s a frequent finding on older houses and easy to miss from the ground.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Romsey station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone